Read Across America Day

March 2, 2009, is Read Across America Day (an NEA project). For the latest information, details about events happening around the country, booklists, a resource kit, and more, visit the site attached to the posting title. Happy Reading!

Celebrating 40 Years

March 20, 2009, is Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!



Click on the posting title to be directed to a site where you can request an activity kit to share Eric Carle's classic story with your students. The activity kit includes: 40th Anniversary Poster, Reproducible Activities, Temporary Tattoos, A Happy Anniversary card to send to Eric Carle, and curriculum connections for the classroom. There are also links for activities that go along with other books published by Penguin.