Easy Ideas for Read Across America Day

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March 2nd is Read Across America Day!

Read Across America Day has been a day created by the National Education Association (NEA) to celebrate reading since 1998. The NEA chose the beloved Dr. Seuss’s birthday to get children excited about literacy and reading, much like a pep rally for football. So, we want to help cheer children on as they develop a love for reading and provide you with some easy, hands-on and fun actvities. We’ve gathered together our favorite crafts and ideas to engage your students and bring their reading to life on Read Across America Day.

Write a Letter or Create a Card for Dr. Seuss

Children of all ages can have fun with this idea! We have this free Dr. Seuss letter printable that you can use to have students practice their writing. They can tell him about their favorite book, wish him a happy birthday, or even tell him what their favorite Dr. Seuss character is.

cat in hat pencil and letter to dr suess

Add some creativity and imagination to the activity by having students make a handmade card to Dr. Seuss that you can display in the classroom.  Use pom poms, pipe cleaners, sequins and other fun embellishments, while encouraging them to decorate their DIY card like their favorite Dr. Seuss book cover.

DIY Dr. Seuss Bookmarks

Along the same lines as the handmade cards above, children can also create their own bookmarks and decorate them. Use this value pack of white bookmarks for large groups! Again, using pom poms, pipe cleaners, sequins, string, and felt will really get them excited to use it in their next book!

We also love these simple bookmark templates that you can download for free here -from The Country Chic Cottage Blog

dr suess free bookmark

Easy Decorating for the Classroom and Hallways

Get the entire school and parents excited about reading by decorating for your celebration! Make a Dr. Seuss Bulletin Board to set the scene and create a fun atmosphere for your Read Across America Day event.

Check out these DIY ideas on Pinterest

Dr suess bulletin board

Crafts to Match the Dr. Seuss Books You’re Reading

These crafts are great for young children and can really allow them to explore their imaginations when you, or your guests if you are having some for the day, are reading to them. We love both of these ideas below from Glued to My Crafts Blog! The best part is you only need a few supplies –paper plates, construction paper, finger paint, and craft sticks.

This Green Eggs and Ham in the frying pan is perfect to have children make and use as they are listening and reading.

green eggs and ham craft

Children are never too young to begin their love for reading, so make sure to even get infants and toddlers involved in the day with this One Fish, Two Fish craft for mom and dad to take home.

onefish-twofish craft

Get into Character with the Cat in the Hat

Our favorite character just might be the Cat in the Hat, and these two crafts below make for getting into character super simple.  We have these Cat in the Hat wearable cat hats, which students will love (for less than 30 cents per hat if you use our blog offer code!). Pair the hats with this Cat in the Hat Nose Craft from the teacher’s blog, Kindergarten is Crazy, your Read Across America class selfie will be perfection!

Just glue black construction paper whiskers to a craft stick and glue a red pom pom on for instant cuteness, or should we say….Dr. Seuss-ness!

cat in the hat craft

dr suess nose

Make a Wocket in Your Pocket

We are loving this creative craft idea from Munchkins and Moms!  Can you imagine all of your students reading or listening to the Dr. Seuss “There’s a Wocket in My Pocket” book and having their very own?

Find the clothespins, fun mini fluff feathers, and neon paint for this craft by clicking on the supply.

wocket in pocket craft

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