Allen East elementary students have been reading up a storm over the week, and on Wednesday, they welcomed a special guest to encourage them to keep up the good work. Children's author Paul Orshoski visited the school to talk with preschool through 4th grade students as part of Allen East's Right to Read Week.
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Anything goes when it comes to getting children interested in reading. Friday wrapped up the school's "Right to Read Week" which was filled with fun events. Students at Cridersville Elementary School traveled from room to room to hear stories read by staff and district members. The catch is they were dressed as the characters in the books that they were reading. Characters included Fancy Nancy, Pete the Cat, and even the fly from “Attack of the 50-foot Fly”. Teachers say they see a difference in the students after a week of promoting literacy.
It's a week put aside to encourage students and their families to read. Cridersville Elementary School wrapping up Right to Read Week with Be a Book Day. Teachers and staff dressed up as the character of a favorite book and read to the kids.
