Let’s Explore the World through READING!
Celebrate reading with Sunrise’s Read Across America Week. Canyons District is expanding traditional Dr. Seuss Day celebrations to include a larger celebration of reading a variety of types of books and authors. This week, we will focus a variety of books as we explore the world…through reading! If you’re not sure what book to read, try the ones linked below.
| Monday, March 2nd: The World of Dr. Seuss Day Wear blue or a Dr. Seuss shirt and explore the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss by reading a book written by Dr. Seuss. The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss, (10:14) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-QevAGsl6A |
| Tuesday, March 3rd: The World of Animals Day Wear socks and/or a shirt with animals on them and explore the amazing world of animals by reading a book about an animal. Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris, (3:19) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlWWFDygVt8 |
| Wednesday, March 4th: The World Outside Day Wear sunglasses and explore the beautiful world outside by reading a book about nature. Redwoods by Jason Chin, (10:09) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VopL4tbwQX8 |
| Thursday, March 5th: The Whole Wide World Day Wear a hat (just like you’re going on an adventure) and explore the whole wide world by reading a book about a culture or country different from your own. Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith, (4:45) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0fzSZR6v8M |
| Friday, March 6th: The World of Poetry Day Wear green and explore the exciting world of poetry by reading a poem. You might even want to bring a poem to share with your class. When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for all Seasons by Julie Fogliano, (16:01) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaXXD4usooo |
Be sure to take part in our fun Reading BINGO Challenge as well. If you complete a BINGO, your name will be entered in a drawing to win cool prizes. If you complete more than one BINGO on your sheet, you will get extra entries into the drawing. Your BINGO sheet is due to your teacher no later than Friday, March 6th, so start reading!
