Read Across America - 2021, March 2nd

 Read Across America - March 2nd, 2021

 Read Across America is next week and in my classroom, it's always a sign of Spring and learning with books. When it comes to Read Across America we make a celebration week long, with many awesome books. To start with the festivities, we read three major Dr. Seuss books, "The Lorax", "Green Eggs and Ham", and "Horse Museum". There is no unifying theme in these three books apart from that they are authored by Dr. Seuss. "The Lorax" perhaps one of the most important children's literature books, teaches kids about protecting the environment, the importance of biodiversity, interconnectedness of humans, plants, and animals. It makes every one of us become "the Lorax who speaks for the trees". "The Lorax" lesson is ideal for both Read Across America Week and the Earth Day celebration. Of course, ending the week with The Lorax movie is ideal if time permits.

We also study, "Green Eggs and Ham" a book every child can relate to. Refusing to try new foods and things are commonly encountered situations during childhood. In "Green Eggs and Ham", Dr. Seuss helps kids learn to take a moment and try new things that they just might like. This story is extremely relatable, each student has their own story of refusing to try foods ranging from ice-cream to tuna. 

 Lastly, the latest Dr. Seuss addition "Horse Museum" is a book that teaches kids about art history. What is art? How does life reflect in art? What were the historical themes? Why horses? Is there one good way to create art? "Horse Museum" brings so many good questions. Being that elementary students love to create art and are always ready to incorporate art into any subject, "Horse Museum" can be used in language arts class and/or art class. It parallels going to a museum without leaving the classroom.

Have Fun Teaching!

Read Across America! 

Have Fun Reading!

Mrs. Lena, M.Ed.

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