{"id":81939,"date":"2026-01-20T19:11:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T03:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=81939"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:55:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:55:52","slug":"read-across-america-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/read-across-america-activities\/81939","title":{"rendered":"25+ Reading Activities for Read Across America Day (Free Printable List)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-printables-titlegroup\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aofl-rounded-bubble-title\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-activities\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-red-background-color has-background\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-day-header-image.jpg\" alt=\"Celebrate National Read Across America Day! \" class=\"wp-image-81946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-day-header-image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-day-header-image-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-day-header-image-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" 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class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78af087d5fa421ae27d768df22a08e5a\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><a href=\"#literacy-activities\" title=\"\">Literacy Activities for Read Across America<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8010bf20aeb2be158874f816be42b8cd\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#Creative-hands-on\" title=\"\">Creative &amp; Hands-On Read Across America Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a709d8c1ccfb7d975ea43aea66e3b03\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#writing-language\" title=\"\"><strong><strong>Writing &amp; Language Read Across America<\/strong><\/strong> Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b955bcd59342cacfc2aed27b8fe165f\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#community-connections\" title=\"\"><strong><strong>Community &amp; Connections Read Across America<\/strong><\/strong> Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6fc4de942759701dec1f6c28ee074bae\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#abcmouse-resources\" title=\"\">Free ABCmouse Resources for Read Across America<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3D_ABCmouse_Character_Walking_Book_Looking_At-924x1200.png\" alt=\"ABC mouse excitedly holding a book and looking at it while walking. \" class=\"wp-image-73853\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7700061782590316;width:228px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3D_ABCmouse_Character_Walking_Book_Looking_At-924x1200.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3D_ABCmouse_Character_Walking_Book_Looking_At-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3D_ABCmouse_Character_Walking_Book_Looking_At-768x997.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3D_ABCmouse_Character_Walking_Book_Looking_At-1183x1536.png 1183w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3D_ABCmouse_Character_Walking_Book_Looking_At.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8895089e7aa66154e4802177784d6817\"><strong>What is Read Across America?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Read Across America is a <strong>nationwide literacy initiative celebrated each year to inspire a love of reading in children of all ages.<\/strong> Organized by the National Education Association (NEA), the celebration traditionally takes place in early March and encourages families, schools, and communities to make reading a fun, shared experience. Read Across America Week highlights the importance of daily reading, access to diverse books, and building lifelong literacy habits, both at school and at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">In 2026, Read Across America continues to focus on engaging children with stories that fuel curiosity, empathy, and joy, while helping them strengthen essential reading skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-border-color\" style=\"border-color:#D72638;border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\">Read Across America and Dr. Seuss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"658\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ABCm2_Character_Teacher_Pose-Pointing-B-scaled-1-658x1200.png\" alt=\"Illustration of Mrs. Jones, a first- and second-grade teacher, smiling while pointing to the side and holding a book.\" class=\"wp-image-78840\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5483455690477019;width:177px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ABCm2_Character_Teacher_Pose-Pointing-B-scaled-1-658x1200.png 658w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ABCm2_Character_Teacher_Pose-Pointing-B-scaled-1-164x300.png 164w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ABCm2_Character_Teacher_Pose-Pointing-B-scaled-1-768x1401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ABCm2_Character_Teacher_Pose-Pointing-B-scaled-1-842x1536.png 842w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ABCm2_Character_Teacher_Pose-Pointing-B-scaled-1-1123x2048.png 1123w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ABCm2_Character_Teacher_Pose-Pointing-B-scaled-1.png 1307w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left aofl-advice-paragraph has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Read Across America celebrates literacy every year on March 2nd, which is the birthday of the well-known children&#8217;s book author, Dr. Seuss <\/strong>(Theodor Seuss Geisel). Learn about a few of Dr. Seuss&#8217; most well-known books in our article, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/the-most-popular-dr-seuss-book-by-state\/12705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">The Most Popular Dr. Seuss Book in Every State<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"Printable\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>When is Read Across America this year (2026)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Read Across America Day is Monday, March 2nd, but the celebration lasts the entire week, ending on March 6th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"Printable\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong>What is the theme for Read Across America 2026?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">The theme for Read Across America Week 2026 (March 2-6) is <em>Celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers<\/em>, which highlights books reflecting all Americans and also emphasizes the importance of kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group anchor-link-with-margin aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-85db32b9bb5f474549c9a0dd9402d9ee\" style=\"border-radius:50px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c385debf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad6b270bc779afe0846973497d9846d2\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>25+ Read Across America Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Use these reading activities with your children or students anytime, but they\u2019re perfect to pair with Read Across America Day or Week! These reading activities are designed to be flexible, low-prep, and engaging for a wide range of ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-color:#01075F;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#01075F;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#01075F;border-left-width:2px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-white-color has-midnight-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-081df3ad18e5e69fcd3567481c4f128b\" id=\"literacy-activities\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px\">Literacy Activities for Read Across America<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0adb00f3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-teacher-reading-to-students.jpg\" alt=\"A young teacher reading a book to her class. \" class=\"wp-image-81981\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-teacher-reading-to-students.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-teacher-reading-to-students-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-teacher-reading-to-students-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4753a9a1f9836c549982941addaa0107\"><strong>Classroom or Family Read-Aloud Marathon<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">On Read Across America Day, set aside a block of time to read multiple books independently or aloud as a group. If you have unlimited time, set a timer to see how long you can sustain the group read-athon. Or, set a goal as group for how long you&#8217;ll read and do your best to meet or exceed it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">When the marathon reading session is over, have each student or family member partner with another to share what they read about and the book or passage they most enjoyed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-older-child-reading-to-younger-child-in-pajamas.jpg\" alt=\"Two young girls reading a book together \" class=\"wp-image-81995\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-older-child-reading-to-younger-child-in-pajamas.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-older-child-reading-to-younger-child-in-pajamas-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-older-child-reading-to-younger-child-in-pajamas-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dea620990e1440f5fe2d2a7632e63d39\"><strong>Buddy or Sibling Partner Reading<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Pair older and younger students or family members to read a few books together. The books should be more geared toward the younger reader so they can try reading it aloud to the older child or family member, while getting help when needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Afterwards, reading buddies can discuss each story, what they liked about each one, and pick their favorite book.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cropped-person-with-book-covering-their-face-mystery-reader-Read-Across-America.jpg\" alt=\"A young child sitting in the library hiding their face behind a light blue book. \" class=\"wp-image-82015\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cropped-person-with-book-covering-their-face-mystery-reader-Read-Across-America.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cropped-person-with-book-covering-their-face-mystery-reader-Read-Across-America-279x300.jpg 279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f7435932d97d3caaa915c258114ea68e\"><strong>Mystery Reader<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Have a guest reader (family member, friend, or school staff member) read a book from a spot where they can be heard but not seen. Then, have the children take turns guessing who the reader is. At the end of the story, the mystery reader steps out to reveal themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read-Across-America-kids-dressed-up-as-book-characters.jpg\" alt=\"Two happy children dressing up in colorful jackets and hats. \" class=\"wp-image-82014\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read-Across-America-kids-dressed-up-as-book-characters.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read-Across-America-kids-dressed-up-as-book-characters-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read-Across-America-kids-dressed-up-as-book-characters-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98e70f0b3553888c2cecf9659a57733a\"><strong>Dress as Your Favorite Book Character<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Invite kids to dress up as a beloved character and explain who they are and why they chose that character. Then, have each child read a passage aloud that helps highlight their character.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reading-winter-activities.jpg\" alt=\"A young mom with her daughter sitting in her lap in a chair by the fireplace. \" class=\"wp-image-39802\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reading-winter-activities.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reading-winter-activities-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/reading-winter-activities-768x381.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-daac49b15e8b2d21a05fc61c7e77f86a\"><strong>Read in a Cozy Spot<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Reading gets even more enjoyable when it\u2019s done in a special comfy spot. Create a reading nook with pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals. Try adding indoor \u201ccampfire reading\u201d by turning off the lights and letting kids try reading with a flashlight. If you have a firepit at home, join your child outdoors to read by the fire.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-scaled.png\" alt=\"A fun little tree reading nook where a young girl is reading to herself.\" class=\"wp-image-58227\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf5d33ef0072263c2f9d246f5084451d\"><strong>Reading Bingo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Create bingo cards filled with fun reading challenges, such as reading outside of under a table, reading with a friend, or reading a nonfiction book. This adds a playful, game-like element that keeps kids motivated to read throughout the week.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3a1c21304bb4e01be8e0a54e4c6d260\"><strong>Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">For Read Across America week, pick a time of day where everyone (or just the kids) stops what they\u2019re doing and reads silently. Set a timer to go off each day at the designated time. Once everyone is settled in with their book, start another timer for 10 of more minutes to mark the end of D.E.A.R.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read-Across-America-drop-everything-and-read.jpg\" alt=\"A black chalkboard that says DEAR Drop Everything And Read!\" class=\"wp-image-82021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read-Across-America-drop-everything-and-read.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read-Across-America-drop-everything-and-read-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read-Across-America-drop-everything-and-read-768x493.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-red-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-radius:20px;background-color:#ffbfca57\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8368\" height=\"9192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ABC-hard-shade-hand-out-1.png\" alt=\"ABC mouse character hand on hip other hand out stretched to the right.\" class=\"wp-image-70450\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ee9d9420fd6b4fbad363ad55e8306c82\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong><strong>What is DEAR?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e623e48b726b8139d76a37c4a171f18\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">DEAR stands for Drop Everything and Read and is a national celebration that reminds families to make reading a priority. DEAR Day is celebrated annually on April 12th for author Beverly Cleary\u2019s birthday. (D.E.A.R. time was a reading practice featured in the Ramona books.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hero-cta-component class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-hero-cta-component\"><\/hero-cta-component>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-color:#01075F;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#01075F;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#01075F;border-left-width:2px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-white-color has-midnight-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9de6cd166389111152d7cf200860b1c6\" id=\"Creative-hands-on\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px\"><strong>Creative &amp; Hands-On Read Across America Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0adb00f3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/child-making-DIY-book-read-across-america.jpg\" alt=\"Child drawing on paper with a pencil at a desk with notebooks and school supplies.\" class=\"wp-image-82053\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/child-making-DIY-book-read-across-america.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/child-making-DIY-book-read-across-america-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/child-making-DIY-book-read-across-america-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dbd3cb81f1cfeb92576e618ac101b76d\"><strong><strong>Create a Mini Book<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Have kids write and illustrate their own short stories by folding paper into a simple booklet. They can invent characters, draw pictures, and practice sequencing with a beginning, middle, and end.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-building-city-with-blocks.jpg\" alt=\"Young child playing with colorful wooden blocks and building structures on the floor.\" class=\"wp-image-82071\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-building-city-with-blocks.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-building-city-with-blocks-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-building-city-with-blocks-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-510e1ad5bd529c6d5697d82e57f6b315\"><strong><strong>Build the Setting<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Using blocks, LEGO bricks, craft supplies, or&nbsp; recycled materials, have kids recreate the setting from a book they\u2019ve read. Whether it\u2019s a house, a forest, or a city, building the setting is a fun way to encourage close reading and recalling story details, descriptions, and context.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-with-bookmarks.jpg\" alt=\"Young girl sitting at a table holding a handmade book and smiling.\" class=\"wp-image-82072\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-with-bookmarks.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-with-bookmarks-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-with-bookmarks-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4df60763f4417cfdfa93188e3e034710\"><strong><strong>Make a Bookmark<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Invite children to design their own bookmarks using paper, cardstock, recycled materials, stickers, crayons, or markers. Encourage them to decorate the bookmark with favorite characters, quotes, or reading-themed drawings and then to explain their bookmark to a family member or classmate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/puppets-kindergarten-reading.jpg\" alt=\"Adult and child playing with hand puppets together on a couch.\" class=\"wp-image-40885\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/puppets-kindergarten-reading.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/puppets-kindergarten-reading-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/puppets-kindergarten-reading-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6e535ff85fbf016e6167ff11f641f385\"><strong><strong>Story Retelling with Puppets<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Provide puppets, paper bag characters, or stuffed animals and ask children to act out a familiar story. Retelling the plot in their own words helps kids practice comprehension, recall, and oral language skills. This activity works especially well in small groups or learning centers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/teacher-appreciation-child-drawing.jpg\" alt=\"Child drawing with a red crayon at a table.\" class=\"wp-image-52681\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/teacher-appreciation-child-drawing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/teacher-appreciation-child-drawing-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/teacher-appreciation-child-drawing-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-973f84dfd006c037f650f7d8c9d2da59\"><strong><strong>Illustrate a Page<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Have your children or students select a passage from a book to illustrate. Encourage them to pick one with lots of descriptive words to help them envision the scene. Set up drawing and coloring centers and invite them to let their creativity shine as they capture what they read through art.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-kids-laughing-while-coloring.jpg\" alt=\"Two children laughing and drawing together at a table.\" class=\"wp-image-82073\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-kids-laughing-while-coloring.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-kids-laughing-while-coloring-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-kids-laughing-while-coloring-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-216db82388708857582cccb6325f25cc\"><strong><strong>Silly Saying Performances<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Reading includes goofy poems, rhyming words, and hilarious jokes. Have kids work in pairs or individually to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/jokes-for-kids\/59951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">read through jokes<\/a> and poems or to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/rhyming-words-list-for-kids\/41759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">write their own nonsensical rhyming story<\/a>. Then, they can either write them on paper and illustrate them to hang around house or classroom or they can take turns sharing aloud (and giggling) with the group.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-color:#01075F;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#01075F;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#01075F;border-left-width:2px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-white-color has-midnight-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7ff8da0da1b8212810ccd5046f1f8681\" id=\"writing-language\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px\"><strong><strong>Writing &amp; Language Read Across America<\/strong><\/strong> Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0adb00f3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-talking-laughing-with-blanket-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"Parent and child sitting together on a couch, laughing and wrapped in a blanket.\" class=\"wp-image-79814\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-talking-laughing-with-blanket-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-talking-laughing-with-blanket-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-talking-laughing-with-blanket-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a0d1fc08d079fe43738c6080b1b6323\"><strong><strong><strong>Alternate Ending Challenge<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">After finishing a book, challenge kids to imagine what might happen if the story ended differently. They can write or dictate a new ending and share it with a classmate or family member. This activity helps to encourage creativity and storytelling and can demonstrate childs\u2019 understanding of what they\u2019ve read.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-reading-and-taking-notes.jpg\" alt=\"Child wearing glasses reading or working at a desk in a classroom.\" class=\"wp-image-82082\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-reading-and-taking-notes.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-reading-and-taking-notes-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-reading-and-taking-notes-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-720bb2b4d84f83353e2cb55ec8bcdb81\"><strong><strong><strong>Word Hunt<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Choose a theme such as kindness, nature, adventure, city life, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/animal-names-list-for-kids\/73920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">animals<\/a>, or emotions, and ask kids to look for related words while reading. They can highlight or list the words they find, then count them up at the end.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read-Across-America-Character-Traits-Chart.png\" alt=\"Teacher pointing to a character traits chart while talking with a small group of students.\" class=\"wp-image-82139\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read-Across-America-Character-Traits-Chart.png 900w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read-Across-America-Character-Traits-Chart-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Read-Across-America-Character-Traits-Chart-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66fd34389b3f0d7420c46a865f1c047e\"><strong><strong><strong>Character Traits Chart<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Create a chart to identify character traits (such as brave, kind, or curious) and have kids provide examples from the story that support each trait.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-reading-a-book-in-library.jpg\" alt=\"Young girl smiling while reading a book.\" class=\"wp-image-82146\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-reading-a-book-in-library.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-reading-a-book-in-library-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-child-reading-a-book-in-library-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e93e0554b886271103e9b8962e35927e\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Author Study Day<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Choose a single author and read several of their books throughout the day or week. Compare characters, themes, and writing styles. An author study like this can help children recognize patterns in writing and build appreciation for storytelling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/shutterstock_632486981.jpg\" alt=\"A group of young children standing in a line holding books. \" class=\"wp-image-3080\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:1.7777777777777777;object-fit:cover;width:684px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/shutterstock_632486981.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/shutterstock_632486981-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/shutterstock_632486981-1200x656.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/shutterstock_632486981-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a18ea50f470d820a057bab27b43beb83\"><strong><strong><strong>Favorite Book Opinion Writing<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Ask children to choose a favorite book and explain why they like it. Younger kids can draw pictures and dictate their responses, while older students can write short paragraphs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-red-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-radius:20px;background-color:#ffbfca57\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8368\" height=\"9192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ABC-hard-shade-hand-out-1.png\" alt=\"ABC mouse character hand on hip other hand out stretched to the right.\" class=\"wp-image-70450\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.910379648509564;width:117px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Use our free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/free-printable-reading-charts-for-kids\/17528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Books I Recommend printable<\/a> to accompany this activity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-color:#01075F;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#01075F;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#01075F;border-left-width:2px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-white-color has-midnight-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2584a4a096bc320a8fa73f8997c67210\" id=\"community-connections\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px\"><strong><strong>Community &amp; Connections Read Across America<\/strong><\/strong> Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0adb00f3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2485565315.jpg\" alt=\"Family sitting together and reading a book aloud.\" class=\"wp-image-27000\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2485565315.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2485565315-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f2626faa96c5e952390cd62f7df638dd\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Family Reading Night<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Host a family reading night at school or at home, where families read together and share favorite books. If hosting it at school, invite families to bring in their own books to read or locate the event in the school library. At home, have each family bring a book (or several) of their choice and read silently or aloud together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/book-exchange-read-across-america.jpg\" alt=\"Group of people passing a stack of books to one another.\" class=\"wp-image-82253\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/book-exchange-read-across-america.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/book-exchange-read-across-america-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/book-exchange-read-across-america-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c0abbf5ef4f9981c56b938dc79c1e173\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Book Swap<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Invite kids to bring a gently used book from home to exchange with a classmate or kids in the neighborhood. A book swap gives children access to new reading material while encouraging excitement around sharing stories and finding new favorites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-parent-and-child-at-library.jpg\" alt=\"Adult and child walking together through a library holding hands.\" class=\"wp-image-82254\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-parent-and-child-at-library.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-parent-and-child-at-library-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-parent-and-child-at-library-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aa889a144b562c4a4f3ef27f67a82a9e\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Library Visit or Virtual Tour<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Visit a local library or explore a new-to-you library (some libraries even offer virtual tours). Talk about how libraries work, how to find books, and why libraries are important community resources. Don\u2019t forget to explore all the resources you can check out at your library, as some offer movies, games and puzzles, artwork, and passes to local attractions. You\u2019ll even find libraries that provide free access to ABCmouse!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"1204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-teach-and-students-support-celebration-reading-books.jpg\" alt=\"Group of children and an adult stacking their hands together in a team gesture.\" class=\"wp-image-82256\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-teach-and-students-support-celebration-reading-books.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-teach-and-students-support-celebration-reading-books-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-teach-and-students-support-celebration-reading-books-822x1200.jpg 822w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/read-across-america-teach-and-students-support-celebration-reading-books-768x1121.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-04e12126fcac72cf3b3db06dca9bb1ff\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Classroom or Family Reading Pledge<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Create a shared reading goal, such as a certain number of minutes or books read during Read Across America Week. Track progress together and celebrate when the goal is reached. This encourages teamwork, motivation, and daily reading habits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group anchor-link-with-margin aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-f34a27c2b812f0b961dfe32c61accbf8\" style=\"border-radius:50px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c385debf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center anchor-link-with-margin has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-744de1edd56c5fee0bbce996e412a353\" id=\"abcmouse-resources\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Free ABCmouse Resources for Read Across America<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-color:#01075F;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#01075F;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#01075F;border-left-width:2px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-midnight-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0a7c1a77534f3bff78dbfdcd25f92db6\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px\">Free Read Aloud Videos on YouTube<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0adb00f3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ABCmouse Story Time: &#039;Dan and Jan&#039; | Read-Aloud Adventure \ud83c\udf1f\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yEuNHpp6c2A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce608ff3e9c49e7c9684e3767163541e\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>ABCmouse Story Time: <em>Dan and Jan<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Host a family reading night at school or at home, where families read together and share favorite books. If hosting it at school, invite families to bring in their own books to read or locate the event in the school library. At home, have each family bring a book (or several) of their choice and read silently or aloud together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;The Tortoise and the Hare&quot; \ud83d\udc22\ud83d\udc07| ABCmouse Classic Story Time | Aesop Fable | PreK and Kindergarten\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jtf3nD-Nf1w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65069509f07f2ed013e29df7c6820938\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>ABCmouse Story Time: <em>The Tortoise and the Hare<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Invite kids to bring a gently used book from home to exchange with a classmate or kids in the neighborhood. A book swap gives children access to new reading material while encouraging excitement around sharing stories and finding new favorites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-color:#01075F;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#01075F;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#01075F;border-left-width:2px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-midnight-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f13338e734024bcb6be399cfeddc4b28\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px\">Free Read-to-Play Reading Games<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0adb00f3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/word-pop-b-is-for-bed-bib-and-bat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a0c23491-e5b8-4467-a5b4-ecdbe0fd62ac_65086-4x.png\" alt=\"Learning 3 letter B words like bed fun game from the ABCmouse app.\" class=\"wp-image-58981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a0c23491-e5b8-4467-a5b4-ecdbe0fd62ac_65086-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a0c23491-e5b8-4467-a5b4-ecdbe0fd62ac_65086-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a0c23491-e5b8-4467-a5b4-ecdbe0fd62ac_65086-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d1673d288043c42de48a159cbe9f291\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/word-pop-b-is-for-bed-bib-and-bat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Word Pop: B is for Bed, Bib, and Bat<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Kids can work on phonics, reading, and spelling skills as they see images of letter B words and use a letter grid to spell them out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/05d908cf-a9ac-4181-9551-702cb8342457_64861-4x.png\" alt=\"Fun unicorn sight words game from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-59221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/05d908cf-a9ac-4181-9551-702cb8342457_64861-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/05d908cf-a9ac-4181-9551-702cb8342457_64861-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/05d908cf-a9ac-4181-9551-702cb8342457_64861-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-afb1dca61e47375c1c919d0f07bed46e\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/unicorn-catcher-high-frequency-words\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Unicorn Catcher High Frequency Words<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Build early reading fluency skills with a rollerskating unicorn! Help guide the unicorn to catch the correct high frequency word falling from the sky!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0adb00f3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c4529b20-2dfd-46dd-b6d2-6f676d7a52b8_21974-4x.png\" alt=\"A fun ABCmouse game for kids called 'Another Tale of Mike the Viking' \" class=\"wp-image-58948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c4529b20-2dfd-46dd-b6d2-6f676d7a52b8_21974-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c4529b20-2dfd-46dd-b6d2-6f676d7a52b8_21974-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c4529b20-2dfd-46dd-b6d2-6f676d7a52b8_21974-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f5d5e0972fc83d8d24bd2c5bd45c8d9d\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/another-tale-of-mike-the-viking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Another Tale of Mike the Viking<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Kids can work on phonics, reading, and spelling skills as they see images of letter B words and use a letter grid to spell them out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/cat-catch-fever-letters-a-e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/99221461-5115-4623-8334-a05dac77ff3c_63223-4x.png\" alt=\"Fun letter recognition game for kids to learn letters A-E.\" class=\"wp-image-59227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/99221461-5115-4623-8334-a05dac77ff3c_63223-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/99221461-5115-4623-8334-a05dac77ff3c_63223-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/99221461-5115-4623-8334-a05dac77ff3c_63223-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cdd77e97cdfd3923d68734e052fbcee0\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/cat-catch-fever-letters-a-e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Cat Catch Fever Letters A-E<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Reading starts with learning the letters of the alphabet. In this game, young learners practice this skill with help from a playful cat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-color:#01075F;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#01075F;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#01075F;border-left-width:2px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-midnight-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0cab332aee48e1061937ec60bdb89734\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px\">Free Reading Printables and Activities <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0adb00f3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-374-Worksheet-Preview.png\" alt=\"Free printables reading logs for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-17585\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-374-Worksheet-Preview.png 912w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-374-Worksheet-Preview-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-374-Worksheet-Preview-768x606.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fcf72aaa60b00b043adb892af9a5c2aa\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/free-printable-reading-charts-for-kids\/17528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Reading Logs &amp; Reward Charts<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Help kids of all ages stay motivated to read year round with monthly reading charts. You&#8217;ll also find fun reading challenges, printable book recommendation, and more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"456\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SEO-382-Worksheet-Preview-Reading-Comprehension-Exercises.png\" alt=\"Free printable reading comprehension worksheets for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-8241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SEO-382-Worksheet-Preview-Reading-Comprehension-Exercises.png 456w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SEO-382-Worksheet-Preview-Reading-Comprehension-Exercises-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb5fafb64fe00976afbf96285e70fe51\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/reading-comprehension-first-graders\/15110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Reading Comprehension Worksheets for First Graders<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">As kids build reading skills, it\u2019s just as important to make sure they&#8217;re understanding what they read. These reading worksheets invite children to read short passages and then show what they know.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0adb00f3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading.png\" alt=\"Young child sitting and looking through a picture book with a stack of books nearby.\" class=\"wp-image-26244\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-1536x672.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-00ff6b7cfe95713f1cab90e280f7931c\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/fun-reading-activities-for-preschoolers\/3083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">40 Effective Literacy (Pre-Reading) Activities for Preschoolers<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Spark your preschooler\u2019s love of reading with this wide variety of engaging literacy activities, featuring songs, games, hands-on learning, free printables, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/decoding-and-reading1.jpg\" alt=\"Two children smiling while reading a book together.\" class=\"wp-image-26855\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/decoding-and-reading1.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/decoding-and-reading1-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/decoding-and-reading1-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a2e7b167eeccdf2331514ddcdbafa337\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/best-rhyming-books-for-young-readers\/42222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Best Rhyming Books for Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Words that rhyme help add a playful, silly element to reading. They can also help children spot word families and identify spelling and sound patterns. 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https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/welcome-to-georgia-sign-facts-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/welcome-to-georgia-sign-facts-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/welcome-to-georgia-sign-facts-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/welcome-to-georgia-sign-facts-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/georgia-state-facts-for-kids\/89867\" target=\"_self\" >100+ Georgia State Facts for Kids (Free Printable List)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8865bb1071a46029123d76d0d8967a9f wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p 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Free printable for all ages!<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/road-trip-trivia-questions\/88013\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-87394\" class=\"wp-block-post post-87394 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-printables-and-worksheets tag-easter tag-holidays-and-seasons tag-lists tag-printable\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Easter-Words-for-Kids-Featured-image.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Easter-Words-for-Kids-Featured-image.png 1200w, 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