Celebrating Read Across America Day at Burnham School
Key Takeaways
- Rep. Jason Buchsbaum reads to Burnham School students for Read Across America Day
- Celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday with classic books for multiple grade levels
- Event promotes early childhood literacy and a love of reading
State Representative Jason Buchsbaum celebrated Read Across America Day by reading to students at the Burnham School in Bridgewater.
Since it was Dr. Seuss’s birthday, Rep. Buchsbaum read “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” and “Horton Hears a Who!” with the upper grades and “Green Eggs and Ham” and “The Cat in the Hat” with the younger grades.
"It’s been a few years since I read these stories and didn’t remember the end of “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” went like this: “So be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray…you’re off to Great Places! Today is Your Day!” We shared a good laugh over the same sounding name, just spelled differently, being included in the book," said Rep. Buchsbaum.
Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2nd with the goal of sharing the joy of reading and promoting early childhood literacy with elementary school children.
According to its website, The National Education Association seeks to build a nation of readers through its signature program, NEA’s Read Across America. For more information about this great event please visit www.nea.org/readacross.