Jumpstart Read for the Record
On October 6th, some of our Bulldog Readers joined other schools across our district and nation by participating in the Read for the Record!
Jumpstart sponsored the Read for the Record and hopes to set a new world record for the number of children reading the same book during a single day, raising community awareness of the importance of early literacy. We read Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney.
Llama Llama Red Pajama is a charming story of a young llama who wants his mama to come back up to his room after he’s been put back to bed for the night. It’s a feel good story perfect for young children who need some reassurance at bedtime.
The Jumpstart organization is a national early education organization that helps these children develop the language and literacy they need for school, setting them on a path to close the achievement gap before it begins. Their goal is to work toward the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed. You can read more about Jumpstart on their website- Jumpstart.org
The reading record day has passed, but you can still read the book online FREE anytime. Click on this link and start reading at home! Llama Llama Red Pajama online book.
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Did you participate in the world record reading contest?
What book should they use next year?
Dear Mrs Hembree and your wonderful Bulldog readers,
What a super lot of Bulldog readers you are I think that this is just awesome that you all took part in this wonderful reading contest.
You are so all very lucky to have such a wonderful librarian wanting to share her passion of reading and taking part in a reading contest.
Well done everyone and keep reading.
From AA. 🙂