Remember when you were a child, how your parents or grandparents used to read your favorite storybooks to you? International Read To Me Day celebrates that notion. It is a day that motivates adults to read stories to children out loud. It also aims to promote a love for books amongst children. The day encourages literacy and highlights the value of stories in children’s education and in shaping their future. International Read To Me Day falls on March 19.
History of ‘International Read To Me Day’
The International Read To Me Day was established due to efforts of the ‘Child Writes Foundation’ that aimed to cultivate global adult literacy and its positive effects on children’s learning habits.
The day focuses on motivating adults to read out to children, making it a celebrated activity that fosters community growth. It also highlights the need for adults to brush up on their reading skills. International Read To Me Day brings communities together and spreads the joy of reading.
How to celebrate ‘International Read To Me Day?’
You can participate in International Read To Me Day in the following ways.
You can host a reading party at your home. Invite your friends and family members and read out stories to children, culminating in the habit and joy of reading together.
You can also encourage your kids to read their favorite stories aloud to their friends. This can brush up their reading skills and vocabulary.
Conduct a fun quiz. After reading a story, ask the children to define their favourite moment from the story and what they have learned from it. This can incorporate thinking skills in children and make them express themselves freely.
Please consider the kind of donation of used or old books to young children residing at orphanages or hospitals.
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