March is National Reading Month and Huntington Learning Center joins teachers, educators, parents, children and others around the country to observe Read Across America, the annual reading motivation and awareness program created by the National Education Association (NEA).
Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program promotes big events on March 2, but is intended to motivate children and teens to read by offering events, partnerships and reading resources all year long. The Read Across America website provides a list of recommended books, activities, authors and teaching resources that represent an array of experiences and cultures.
“One of our favorite aspects of Read Across America is the focus on making all children feel welcome and included,” says Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center. “Read Across America encourages parents, teachers, educators and others to help children link books to their lives. Reading exposes children to so much: other cultures and ways of life, their place in the world, the impact they can have and much more. We appreciate the effort to promote the message that there is room in every community for all types of readers.”
Huntington reminds parents that strong reading and comprehension skills are essential throughout children’s entire school experience. To persuade children to read, she offers these tips:
Learn more about Read Across America at www.readacrossamerica.org. For more reading tips and ideas, visit www.huntingtonhelps.com.