Did you ever have those days as a kid where you’d bury your nose in a good book and devour the whole thing in one sitting? I sure did! Well, with the US literacy rate dropping, inspiring that love of reading in students is more important than ever. This April, join us in celebrating Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) with these fun lesson planning ideas!
What is D.E.A.R.?
D.E.A.R stands for Drop Everything and Read, and is a month-long celebration designed to help readers of all ages prioritize reading. While the celebration technically lasts all month (and we could argue that reading is a year-round priority!), April 12 is noted as the official “Drop Everything and Read Day” in conjunction with author Beverly Cleary’s birthday since D.E.A.R. time was featured in her famed Ramona book series.