Spring into Reading During the Month of March

Monday, March 2, is a celebratory day of reading. It's the NEA's Read Across America Day as well as Dr. Seuss' birthday. This annual reading awareness program calls for every child across the nation to celebrate reading on this day.

Come out to Discovery for the Million Minutes Family Reading Night on Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to celebrate reading and Dr. Seuss. Wear your jammies and bring your blankets and pillows so you can be cozy while reading with your family. Families also should bring their own books to read. And don't forget, special guests (one who will be "smiling at you") will be arriving at 7:15 p.m. and all minutes read by family members will count toward the Million Minutes Reading Challenge totals. You will be able to purchase Dreyer's ice cream for $2 a cup as well as Discovery spirit wear at the event.

And don't stop celebrating reading after March 2 comes and goes. The entire month of March has been designated as National Reading Month. So please encourage your students to crack open the books at home and continue contributing minutes to Discovery's Million Minutes Challenge. There are only two months left to get to a million minutes by May 1. The March calendar will be coming home in backpacks this week, but you can also download it here! Calendars are due back on Wednesday, April 1, and all students who turn them in will be entered into a drawing for fun mystery prizes! The top reader from each grade also will be able to choose a free book.