Reading Celebration Day! *UPDATED*
Original Post: Feb 19th, 2013
Updated Post: June 3, 2013
My school decided to have a reading celebration day last week. Our administration put a sign-up sheet outside their office door for staff members to sign up for them to come read to the class. My former student teacher stopped by to read to the kiddos.
My principal, Mrs. Henderson, also stopped by to read for a bit.
Students were encouraged to dress as their favorite storybook character. A handful of my students chose one of their favorite books and dressed up! (I was Amelia Bedelia… a character so literal; just like my students!)
We also implemented Reading Buddies between grades prek-2 paired with grades 3-5. I invited our first grade reading buddy class to join us in my classroom. We had a blast reading to and listening to our new friends!
[Look at the same class at the end of the year!]
Later in the day we had a parade! Students in grades 3-5 lined the hallway as students in grades preK-2 walked the halls showcasing their class’ book character. (The upper grades were able to choose individual books instead of a class book). Due to time constraints, students in 3-5 did not get the chance to walk down the hall to showcase their costumes. However, we will have another one in the Spring and we will ensure all students can participate in the parade.
It was such a fun, unique way to celebrate literacy as a school family!
How does your school come together to celebrate and strengthen the feeling of community?
About the author, Gretchen
I am a teacher trainer and coach. Working elbow to elbow with teachers and teacher leaders to ensure instructional proficiency and student achievement soar lights me up. We have a real need in our nation for strong educators to remain in the field. My blog, book, podcast, courses and instructional materials are geared towards empowering teachers (and those that lead them) to receive the support needed to grow and thrive today, tomorrow and always.