Read Across America
Today, is Read Across America Day, in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Are you celebrating?
We are!
Read Across America is a program started by the National Education Association to encourage reading in children. It is celebrated every year on Dr. Seuss’ birthday (or the closest school day to March 2nd.) There are many events that take place all across the country, and you can find out what’s happening in your area by visiting http://www.readacrossamerica.org
We love to read in our house, and we also love Dr. Seuss. With that crazy Cat in the Hat, plus Thing 1 and Thing 2, how could we not?!
In School
In Mr. B’s class, they will be celebrating by dressing as their favorite book character. We’ve decided he would go as Thing 1 or Thing 2. Really, who can tell? I got the wig on clearance after Halloween last year. What do you think?
While he’s not reading all by himself yet, he practices every night with his Dad. I know it will all click soon, and then we won’t be able to stop him. After he practices, he also gets a story read to him. They read a lot of chapter books, including The Hardy Boys and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
At Home
Today, we’ll spend reading some of our favorite Dr. Seuss books. We’re also going to try some crafts, such as drawing our own Truffula Trees, and we have a couple Dr. Seuss puzzles too. Plus, the twins were pretty excited to play with some of the stuffed animals, like Horton from Horton Hears a Who and the Cat from The Cat in the Hat. (I must confess that we’ve also watched all the movies!)
I also found these cute dry erase boards at the Target Dollar Spot a while back. Not only can the kids color on both sides, but we can use them to practice making letters and numbers.
Our Favorites
Dr. Seuss books are some of the books I actually don’t mind reading over and over. And believe me, I read them over and over…and over and over and over. They have fun rhymes, silly words, and a great message. The boys love all the characters and bright colors too. Feel free to click thru the pictures to purchase, using my Amazon Affiliate links. No additional charge to you, but I may earn a small commission.
Here are some of our favorites right now:
We also read a lot more than just Dr. Seuss books. One of the boys’ favorites right now are the Little Mister and Little Miss books. If you’ve never read them, you should definitely give them a try. They are pretty silly, but very cute and colorful. Plus, they give me a nice dose of nostalgia, since I remember them from my childhood. Here are a few of their favorites:
I hope you’ll spend some time today reading to your kids, or with your kids, or just reading. You’re never too old for a little Dr. Seuss!
If you’re looking for other ways to celebrate Dr. Seuss, I’ve got some great party food:
and DIY decorations for you:
Will you be reading today? Or celebrating Read Across America?
Christine Cox says
March 2, 2016 at 2:40 pmI planned on reading some Dr. Seuss to my kids at bedtime tonight! They are all my favorite books, but I think I like Go Dog Go the best!
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:31 pmAwesome!
Cynthia @craftoflaughter says
March 2, 2016 at 3:08 pmI love your celebration of Dr Suess, one of my all time favorite authors. So many life lessons in his books for children from 1-100!
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:30 pmYes!
Stefanie says
March 2, 2016 at 3:54 pmWe read a bunch of Dr. Seuss books today and did some activities we found at the Target Dollar Spot (I’m addicted to that place). Lily had Wacky Wednesday at preschool and she was so excited! I have so much fun celebrating this day with my kids!
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:30 pmMy son came home and said it was Wacky Wednesday there too 🙂
Mistle says
March 2, 2016 at 4:45 pmI love that wig and Mr. B’s outfit! I was not aware that today was read across America day. That’s awesome! If I am not to exhausted by the time I get home from work, I will try to read some of my book. I love those dry erase boards. You always find some of the cutest stuff.
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:29 pmAwe. Thanks Mistle!
Neely says
March 2, 2016 at 6:06 pmThis is precious. A friend of mine did a thing 1 and thing 2 themed bday for her twins!
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:29 pmI’m thinking that might be the theme for my twins this year 🙂
KatieSerbinski MS,RD says
March 2, 2016 at 7:24 pmMy boys are just starting to love Dr. Seuss books!!! I feel like we celebrate read across america everyday as my boys would rather read than anything else!
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:30 pmThat’s awesome!
Alison C says
March 2, 2016 at 8:04 pmI remember celebrating this in school! I’ve always been a big reader, so I’ll always be a fan of Dr. Seuss.
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:29 pmMe too!
CourtneyLynne Storms says
March 2, 2016 at 8:11 pmAwwwwww loving thing one and thing two!!!! I lived in Orlando forever so the “things” totally grew on me due to Universal Studios
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:29 pm🙂 Thanks!
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:32 pmAwe. Thanks!
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:32 pmNice 🙂
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:33 pmMe too 🙂
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:33 pmThank you!
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:33 pmYes! We didn’t have it for a long time either. I guess because we always watched the movie?
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:34 pmMe too! I still have one that my 2nd grade teacher gave me with an inscription…it was Little Miss Sunshine 🙂
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:34 pmAwesome!
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:35 pmThey really don’t…except for One Fish gets a little hard to read more than twice in a row 🙂
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:35 pmYes! I’m trying to build up the whole set, but there’s a ton of them.
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:36 pm🙂
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:36 pmSo cute! I want to have a birthday party for my twins with that theme before they get too old and don’t let me pick anymore 🙂
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:36 pmAwesome!
Shann Eva says
March 2, 2016 at 8:38 pmSo cool. Even if you don’t they will be cool to have.
Shann Eva says
March 9, 2016 at 1:29 pmAwe. Thank you!
Shann Eva says
March 9, 2016 at 1:30 pmHope everyone is better soon!
Mamabops says
February 24, 2017 at 3:20 pmThese are some great ideas! My son loves dry erase boards. I wish I would’ve seen the Dr. Suess ones because I definitely would’ve snatched them up.
Luz Tijerina says
February 25, 2017 at 12:38 amI love the costume as Thing 1 and Thing 2. All of these are great ideas to commemorate the awesome Dr. Seuss.
Liza Amor says
February 25, 2017 at 10:20 amI pinned the Dr. Seuss treats, so cute!!!!
Meghna says
February 25, 2017 at 10:56 amWow! We in Dubai don’t know about it. But I love the way you celebrate with full gusto.. Your kids are lucky to have you.
Lauren Cunningham says
February 25, 2017 at 5:50 pmLove of reading begins in the home! It’s inspiring to see the enthusiasm and passion you’ve given to celebrate books! I can think of few things that are more important to emphasize than the books we cherish, especially those cherished during childhood – they remain with us a lifetime.
Maria Criselda Maquiling says
February 25, 2017 at 11:29 pmthis looks so cute! please adopt me =) these are like pictures from my dream childhood. I wish I could actually do the same for my son but I lack the creative spirit. but we also love Dr. Seuss at home.