Celebrate the power of reading aloud
World Read Aloud Day is celebrated on the 7th of February(today) this year. Established in 2010 by the nonprofit organization LitWorld, World Read Aloud Day aims to highlight literacy as a fundamental human right. Since its inception, this day has evolved into a captivating global event, embraced by millions of readers and listeners across more than 170 countries!
Participating in World Read Aloud Day is as easy as picking a book, finding an audience and reading the book to people.
Why is Reading Aloud important?
The act of reading aloud holds tremendous power in fostering essential literacy skills for individuals of all ages. The impact of student literacy extends beyond the confines of the classroom, influencing learners across various subjects and grade levels. To address the contemporary demands of today’s educational landscape, employing robust learning tools proves to be a strategic and pragmatic approach. These tools play a crucial role in equipping students with the necessary literacy skills, paving the way for success both in academic pursuits and in the broader scope of life.
Books suggestions for World Read Aloud Day
High Five by Adam Rubin
Discover the lost art of the high five and improve your slapping skills just in time for the annual high five contest! From hand-limbering stretches to lessons on five-ing with finesse, readers are guided through a series of interactive challenges, each goofier than the next.
Stellarphant by James Foley
Stella wants to be an astronaut. There is only one problem- Stella is an elephant. Every time she applies to Space Command, they come with a new reason she can’t join. But where there’s a will, there’s a way and Stella is determined to reach for the stars.
After the Fall by Dan Santat
Everyone knows that when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. But what happened afterwards?
Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat’s poignant tale follows Humpty Dumpty, an avid birdwatcher whose favourite place to be is high up on the city wall – that is, until after his famous fall. Now terrified of heights, Humpty can longer do many of the things he loves most.
Will he summon the courage to face his fear?
The Turtle and the Flood
Myrtle the turtle knows everything about the waterhole where she lives in the creek. She can also sense the giant flood that is coming, long before other animals or humans.
And when Myrtle begins her long, slow climb up the mountain to safety, who will follow her?
The Bad Seed by Jory John
This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad Do you really want to know
He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He’s been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be—happy
How to Hatch a Dragon by Nick Bland
Bunny and Bird are best friends. When Bunny buys Bird a present, Bird is surprised to receive an egg. But it’s no ordinary egg. It’s a dragon’s egg.
While the egg hatches, the two friends learn that if the dragon is blue, it will make a fantastic pet. But if it’s yellow, they’re in trouble …
Rodney Forgets It! by Michael Gerard Bauer
Rodney had a habit of forgetting this and that. Like where he left his coffee cup, his wallet or his hat. So will he remember that he’s invited to the Party of the Year!?
Other ways to participate in World Read Aloud Day
Live Author Events with Scholastic & Story Voice
StoryVoice is Scholastic’s digital home for author events and has shared a schedule of author talks for the 7th in the US so times will be different for Australians. However, they also have other author events that are saved online as well.
Activites
LitWorld has a lot of great activities and challenges that can be done to encourage reading and writing. Check it out here.
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