Read Across America Week
Monday, February 28 - Friday, March 4, 2022
4th-5th Grade Tigers: Oh, the Places You'll Go, with Reading!
Celebrate Read Across America Week
Hope you have fun throughout our Read Across America Week!
Monday
Reading is Relaxing and Revitalizing!
On Feb. 28th starts Read Across America Week.
As always, we will celebrate, so come take a peek!
On Monday we wear PJ'S, so we can relax and read.
Benefits of Reading
Did you know that while reading your heartbeat slows down and your muscles relax?
Did you know that reading can boost your mood?
*Learn about more benefits in the infographic below!
Click on Book Cover to Read!
Enjoy a Magical Sunrise at Hogwarts with calming music.
Which House will the Sorting Hat put YOU in?
...When you are done, click below on your common room. There you will find a relaxing space to read your favorite book!
Relax in the Hufflepuff Common Room.
Relax in the Ravenclaw Common Room.
Relax in the Slytherin Common Room.
Meet the Author!
You can learn more about her by reading the Who Is J. K. Rowling? ebook.
Hop On Board the Weasley's Flying Ford with Ron and Harry!
Fantasy Book Recommendations
Tuesday
Reading is Amazing--and so are YOU!
- Click on the pictures below to read the amazing books and magazine of the day.
- Listen to former first lady Michelle Obama read Oh, The Places You Will Go! by Dr. Seuss.
- Dress up theme: Enjoy all the different ways we are different , special, and amazing by wearing mix-matched clothes. Show off how creative and unique you are!
For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai's Story
The Life Heroic: How to Unleash Your Most Amazing Self
Wednesday Guest Reader: Michelle Obama
Wednesday
Reading is for Sharing!
- March 2 is Dr. Seuss' birthday. Just like in Green Eggs and Ham, share with others a smile, a kind word--Yes, that's the plan!
- Enjoy fun Dr. Seuss themed activities like watching silly videos, playing fun games, and drawing Thing 1 and Thing 2.
- Dress up Theme: Wear a hat like that silly cat.
Fun with Green Eggs & Ham
Enjoy the old classic movie of Green Eggs and Ham!
Help re-unite the Green Eggs with the Ham. Drag and drop fans, springs, ramps and more to help the eggs reach the ham.
Click Here to Play this Fun, Silly Game!
Listen to Wes Tank rap Green Eggs and Ham--It is hilarious!
Meet the Author!
Thursday
Reading is Active!
- Click on the photos to read one of these awesome books about being active!
- Dress up theme: Wear your favorite sports shirt or what you wear when you are active.
Neymar: Sports Biographies
The Science of Sports
Serena Williams: Tennis Legends
Friday
Reading gives you Superpowers!
- Click on the pictures below to enjoy reading these superhero books.
- Dress up theme: Wear your favorite superhero shirt or the colors of your favorite superhero.
The Flash: Clock King's Time Bomb
The Science of Superheroes
Redfoot
Super Potato
Ms. Sansbury, DES 4-5th Grade Upper Campus Librarian
Email: sarah_sansbury@dekalbschoolsga.org
Website: DunBOOKy.com