NEA: Read Across America
Dr. Seuss’ birthday is March 2, a Saturday this year. That day is usually celebrated as Read Across America Day, but this year it will be celebrated on March 1,so you’ll need some time to prepare. The National Education Association offers a one-stop site to help plan for the day. You will find activity ideas, the Read Across America oath, song, and poem, and many resources to get children reading. Involve middle school and high school students by staging poetry slams and reader’s theaters, or encouraging them to read to elementary age students. Find tips for reading aloud, and book lists for many different kinds of reading. Honor Theodore Geisel’s legacy by involving as many children as you can in the thrill of reading.
http://www.nea.org/grants/886.htm
Cincinnati Arts Association: Green Legs and Ham
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America with this interesting study guide provided by the ballet tech ohio performing arts association for a production of the ballet, “Green Legs and Ham.” Not only will you find lots of activities for grades K-6 which focus on individual books by Dr. Seuss, there is an interesting discussion of dance, rhythm, and books and music. Included are references to academic standards and a biography of Dr. Seuss.
http://cincinnatiarts.org/files/uploaded/Green_Legs_&_Ham.pdf