Students got creative with their outfits while also expanding their horizons with books to mark Read Across America Day at McKenna Elementary School.
The annual reading celebration recognizes the March 2 birthday of noted children’s author Dr. Seuss. Read Across McKenna Week kicked off on March 3 with five days of dress-up days and literacy activities. Students wore crazy hair for Thing 1 and Thing 2 Day, in honor of the characters who first appear in “Cat in the Hat.” They also dressed up as their favorite story book characters, donned crazy socks, resembled tourists at their favorite destinations and put on fun hats.
The purpose of Read Across McKenna Week was to celebrate the different books, genres and authors that have touched the lives on many children. The goal was to foster an excitement for reading and encourage students to read more books.
On the first day, teachers brought in their favorite fiction books to share with their classes. The following day, it was time for the students to do the same. Children brought in a snack to enjoy during independent reading time on March 5.
To coincide with tourist day, each teacher was encouraged to travel with his or her class to another spot in the school for reading time. The weeks closed out with teachers and students bringing in their favorite nonfiction books to share.
Several classes also completed Dr. Seuss-themed writing and craft projects throughout the week.