Read Across America, Harwinton Consolidated School
Key Takeaways
- Official celebrates Read Across America at Harwinton Consolidated School
- Reads Deborah Freedman’s The Story of Fish and Snail to kindergarteners
- Shares T. H. Palmer’s “Try, Try Again” from William Bennett’s Book of Virtues
- Event underscores reading’s role in building character and lifelong learning
In celebration of Read Across America, I had the pleasure of visiting Ms. Dutcher’s kindergarten class at Harwinton Consolidated School. There’s nothing quite like seeing the excitement of young readers as they gather for story time.
During my visit, I shared two special selections with the students: The Story of Fish and Snail by Deborah Freedman and the timeless poem “Try, Try Again” by T. H. Palmer. The poem is featured in The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories by William Bennett, a collection that highlights important lessons about perseverance, character, and kindness.
It was a joy to spend time with such enthusiastic students and to celebrate the power of reading together. Moments like these remind us how stories can spark imagination, build character, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.