On this day, many authors volunteer their time to connect (Skype, etc) with classes, which we've participated in several times over the years. Unfortunately, this year WRAD fell on an early-release Wednesday so the library schedule didn't allow for that to happen.
Instead, we celebrated reading aloud within our own building and it was magical! First, during library time a couple of weeks ago, we (Mrs. Ringa and I) invited students in 7th and 8th grade to sign up to volunteer to read a book aloud to a PK-4th grade classroom. The junior high students were really excited and many chose classes that their siblings/neighbors/friends are in. They signed up in pairs and chose a book to read at the same time. We encouraged them to practice reading the book a few times during the following week's library class.
When World Read Aloud Day arrived, the students were given their schedules and their books and then each pair visited one classroom at some point throughout the day.
Afterwards, most of the junior high students said that they had fun! One student even stopped in the library the next day to thank me for the opportunity to read to a younger class!
Feedback from the PK-4 teachers was equally positive! Many teachers said that they would love to have junior high students come back and read aloud to their classes again.
Reading and sharing stories aloud is always magical, but it was extra special to see the older kids and younger kids enjoying books together! 📚❤️
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