Today is one of my favorite days(and unofficial holiday)to celebrate. What is it? Why it is Read Across America day. As a bookseller, any day that celebrates reading and books is awesome in my book. There are so many things you can, even if you haven’t planned ahead of time. So I thought I would share some last minute ideas for you to make this a super fun day.
There are so many things you can do to have fun today, even if you didn’t plan ahead. If you have little ones, it is so easy to find some last minute things to enjoy on Read Across America day.
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Read A Book! The Best Way To Celebrate “Read Across America”
This is probably the easiest and most convenient thing to do today: read. There are so many types. Classic stories. Stories about things in real life. Even stories about science, nature, history, and reference. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.
- Dr. Seuss Board Books For Every Child’s Library
- More About The Cat in the Hat Learning Library Series
- Dr. Seuss Books by Reading Level
- Dr. Seuss Beginner Book Collection
- Who Was Dr. Seuss?
The last book in the series is my absolute FAVORITE children’s biography series. I will definitely be sharing more about them in future posts.
Now on to a very important way to celebrate Read Across America: delicious snacks. Here are a few easy recipes to get you started.
Read Across America Day Is Perfect To Make Some Fun Snacks
Let’s start with one of the most widely known Dr. Seuss snacks you can make today: Green Eggs and Ham. Something you can eat here or there. In a house. With a mouse. See, celebrating this holiday can be so much fun!
- Easy Green Eggs and Ham
- 30+ Awesome Dr. Seuss Inspired Recipes For You To Make
- Dr. Seuss Snack Ideas To Make with Kids
- Dr. Seuss Hat Cupcakes
- The Lorax Truffula Tree Pretzel Snacks
There are so many more possibilities out there. I suggest checking out Pinterest, and make sure you put “Dr. Seuss snacks” in the search bar.
Spend Some Time Crafting
Let me preface this section by saying I absolutely craft-impaired. But, Dr. Seuss inspired crafts are so easy to do, and a lot of fun. Here are a few ideas that can get you started!
- Handprint Lorax Keepsake Idea
- Put Me In The Zoo Activity Ideas
- Free Printable Dr. Seuss Hats
- Thing 1 & Thing 2 Handprint Painting
- Cat in the Hat Craft for Kids
Play Some Learning Games To Celebrate Read Across America
Since Dr. Seuss is educational as well, why not play some games that will teach your kids something new? They won’t object if they are having fun doing it!
- Red Fish, Blue Fish ABC Matching Game
- Fun Dr. Seuss Games For Learning
- Dr. Seuss Jenga Game
- Dr. Seuss Inspired Bingo Game
- Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham Game
There are so many more game options available, just head over to Pinterest and have fun searching.
Quench Your Thirst With Some Delicious Drink Recipes
By now, you have probably worked up a thirst will all the fun things you have been doing to make this day fun. Here are just a few to get you started:
- Dr. Seuss Pink Yink Ink Drink
- Cat In The Hat Mocktail Recipe
- Moose Juice by Dr. Seuss
- Mocktail Recipes Kids Will Love
There are so many more choices out there. But why not take the time to come up with your own Seuss-inspired mocktail you can enjoy every day, not just on Read Across America day. For even more fun, create an adult version for you. After all, this day is about the entire family.
Just Spend Some Time Together During Read Across America Day
Last, but not least, the best way to celebrate Read Across America day is to spend your time together. Whether it is some of the suggestions I shared above, or heading outside if the weather is nice enough, to snuggling on the couch together, being together is what the spirit of Dr. Seuss is all about!
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