Celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday

We love Dr. Seuss in our home and will celebrate his birthday again this year. Last year, we went to a Kidgits event at the mall and it was so much fun. The internet is full of ideas for how to celebrate Dr. Seuss from games to parties, and of course, local events. Check out some of the places where you can find Read Across America activities in your neighborhood.

Read Across America - Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Reading to children at a young age promotes literacy development, social and emotional well-being, and academic success. Read Across America was developed to build a nation of readers. Over 45 million people, young and old, participate in this annual awareness program. The National Education Association website offers more information on activities you can engage in to bring reading excitement to your kids.

Founder

National Education Association, the largest professional organization for educators and school administrators. 

Established

March 2, 1998

Mission

To encourage and motivate children to read. The program invites all children to celebrate reading on March 2, Dr. Seuss' birthday. 

Social Networking
Facebook, YouTube, School Tube


Sponsored Activities

Schools, libraries, book stores, and children's museums host events in an effort to promote reading. Check your community for sponsored events.

National
Borders
March 5, 2 PM
Lakeshore 
February 26, 11 AM - 3 PM

Random House

Various locations nationwide

Simon Kidits® Club Book Blast

Check your nearest Simon mall for date of event

Target Dr. Seuss Storytime

February 26, 2011, 9 - 11 AM

SoCal
Pretend City

March 1 - 4

Resource

Seusville

 

My Experience

I began reading to my son shortly after we came home from the hospital. It was part of his bedtime routine. I started with Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. Even though he was barely 2 weeks old, I enjoyed the bonding we shared - in addition to breastfeeding, of course. To help develop his gross motor skills, I read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. He was definitely drawn to the bright colors as well as the varied page widths. I think he enjoyed being able to turn the page; well, at six months, he did the best he could. I enjoy reading with my son - I love reading myself - and, like most parents, I can recite Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See by Eric Carle by heart. One of my favorite children's book is Happy Birthday, Moon by Frank Asch. I love the story and the illustration. It's a very clever book. I am addicted to buying my son books, new and used. We go to library book sales religiously. Now, in addition to reading books, he reads on the iPad. It definitely has a different feel to it. Regardless, I hope his interest and passion for reading will last his lifetime.