Get Reading Month off to a lively start by letting your students design their very own bookmarks! This creative activity adds a personal touch to help motivate readers of all ages.<\/p>\n
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- Tricky Words Bookmark (1st)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cool Bookmarks 4 (3rd)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Bookworm Bookmark (4th)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Flower Bookmarks (5th)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Brainzy Coloring Bookmarks: Birdee and Penelope (PreK-5th)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Brainzy Coloring Bookmarks: Floyd and Cuz-Cuz (PreK-5th)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Brainzy Coloring Bookmarks: Roly and Tutu (PreK-5th)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Brainzy Bookmarks (PreK-5th)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. Read a book aloud<\/h2>\n
Make reading aloud a regular part of your classroom routine this month\u2014or the rest of the school year! A few minutes of story time each day can enhance critical thinking, comprehension, and engagement. Introduce new vocabulary and keep things interesting by exploring different genres and themes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
3. Incorporate a reading challenge<\/h2>\n
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Nothing motivates students more than a fun challenge! Encourage learners to participate in a reading adventure that\u2019s both rewarding and engaging. Have them set personal reading goals, track their progress, or take part in a friendly classroom competition. You can also use this 30-day challenge<\/a> worksheet to keep them turning pages throughout March!\u00a0<\/p>\n
4. Go on a word hunt<\/h2>\n
Looking for ways to expand vocabulary? Create a list of words, such as something from nature, an action-packed verb, a proper noun, or something heavier than a cow. Then have your readers search for them in a book of their choice. It\u2019s an interactive way to reinforce reading comprehension while allowing students to discover new words in context.<\/p>\n
5. Uncover books behind the movies<\/h2>\n
Turn screen time into reading time! Invite your students to explore stories that have been adapted for the big screen. Whether they read the book before or after watching the film, this approach can spark interest in both avid and reluctant readers. Here are a few books curated by our sister brand, Vocabulary.com<\/a>, along with word lists for each:<\/p>\n
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- Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland<\/a><\/li>\n
- Because of Winn-Dixie<\/a><\/li>\n
- Stuart Little<\/a><\/li>\n
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe<\/a>\n
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- Supplement with this Reading Skills Practice worksheet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Ella Enchanted<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
6. Dress up as a book character<\/h2>\n
Who says you have to wait for Halloween to wear a costume? Plan a day where students can come in dressed as their favorite book characters. Then, have them either read from that character\u2019s book or challenge the class to guess which story their character is from. It\u2019s an exciting way to introduce books they may want to read while having fun in the process.\u00a0<\/p>\n
7. Visit a library<\/h2>\n
There\u2019s no better way to celebrate Reading Month than by taking your students to a place filled with endless books to discover! Whether it\u2019s your school library or a local branch, a visit to the library can ignite a passion for reading in your learners. Be sure to check your local library\u2019s website for upcoming events and activities that might pique your class\u2019 interests.<\/p>\n
8. Find free digital reading resources<\/h2>\n
Take advantage of free resources available through your school district or state! Many districts give access to platforms like Sora<\/a>, a free digital library where students can explore ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and graphic novels using their school credentials. State programs, like North Carolina\u2019s \u2018Literacy at Home<\/a>,\u2019 also provide valuable tools, offering digital activities for pre-K through fifth grade. Check with your district or state education department to see what\u2019s available!<\/p>\n
9. Enter Education.com\u2019s Story Challenge<\/h2>\n
Invite creativity this Reading Month with Education.com\u2019s writing contest<\/a>! From March 1 through March 31st, students can submit an original fiction or nonfiction story (up to 5,000 words). Ten winners across four grade groups (PK-1st, 2-3rd, 4-5th, and 6-8th) will receive a free year of Education.com Premium. This is a perfect opportunity for young writers to showcase their storytelling talents and let their imaginations soar!\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nExplore the Education.com Learning Library<\/a>, featuring over 37,000 resources, including nearly 12,000 worksheets, games, and activities focused on Reading and Writing<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Ella Enchanted<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Because of Winn-Dixie<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cool Bookmarks 4 (3rd)<\/a><\/li>\n