Reading Month
Read, Read, READ!!!
Reading Month is Here!
***Bonus: As a special bonus, reading during spring break will count!! Make sure to keep reading March 11-15!
"The Chocolate Touch"
Week 1 (March 18-22): Art and Craft
Week 2 (March 25-29): Games
Week 3 (April 1-5): Quiz and Trivia
Week 4 (April 8-12): Science
Week 5 (April 15-18): Culminating Activity
Monthly Minute Goals
1st Grade ............................................................................ 675 minutes (25 minutes per day)
2nd Grade ........................................................................... 810 minutes (30 minutes per day)
3rd Grade ............................................................................ 945 minutes (35 minutes per day)
4th Grade ............................................................................ 1080 minutes (40 minutes per day)
5th Grade ............................................................................ 1215 minutes (45 minutes per day)
6th Grade ............................................................................ 1350 minutes (50 minutes per day)
Students will have opportunities to record minutes in class daily and add minutes at home to reach their goals.
The Grand Finale
The top two-three readers from each class will be elected to create the human ice cream sundaes. If you want to cover your teachers, be a top reader!
Why Read?
Top 5 Reasons to Read:
1. Reading is the best exercise for your brain.
2. Reading reduces stress and anxiety.
3. Reading helps in building vocabulary.
4. Reading can motivate and inspire.
5. Reading helps prevent Alzheimer's.
https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/benefits-of-reading-to-children/
https://bilingualkidspot.com/2017/10/19/benefits-importance-reading-young-children/