Reading Begins With Children. Dr. Seuss Knew That Best of All, Hence National Reading Month. Read On!

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Jennie
National Reading Month!
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About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over forty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about. I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
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33 Responses to Reading Begins With Children. Dr. Seuss Knew That Best of All, Hence National Reading Month. Read On!

  1. GP's avatar GP says:
    March 11, 2024 at 7:54 am

    Dr. Seuss knew how to keep a child’s interest while still teaching – a lot like you, Jennie.

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  2. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar OIKOS™- Art, Books & more says:
    March 11, 2024 at 9:18 am

    I completely agree with GP’s comment, Jennie! I hope they will find a way to clone you. 🙂 xx Michael

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  3. Jacqui Murray's avatar Jacqui Murray says:
    March 11, 2024 at 10:11 am

    Reading made such a difference to my kids. I love that you promote this in your classes, Jennie.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      March 12, 2024 at 7:09 am

      It makes the biggest difference both academically and emotionally for children. You know that with your children. It’s the most important thing I do. Thanks, Jacqui

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  4. circadianreflections's avatar circadianreflections says:
    March 11, 2024 at 11:34 am

    Littlest loves Dr. Seuss books. He must have learned about Dr. Seuss’ birthday because he made a Cat in the Hat, paper hat last week in class and was wearing it when he facetimed us on Saturday.  Green Eggs and Ham was the book he said he liked the most right now. 😀💚

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      March 12, 2024 at 5:35 pm

      Hooray for the Littlest, that’s wonderful! Yes, many classes celebrate Dr. Seuss this month. Thank goodness, right? Green Eggs and Ham is my absolute favorite! I dearly wish I’d grown up learning to read in school with Dr. Seuss (instead of Dick and Jane), but few states were forward thinking in the 50’s and would not use his books. All that rhyming and repetition is just what children need.

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  5. frenchc1955's avatar frenchc1955 says:
    March 11, 2024 at 12:38 pm

    Hi Jennie, thank you!

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  6. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar Annette Rochelle Aben says:
    March 11, 2024 at 12:50 pm

    My poppa read to us kids from the moment he could hold us in his arms… ❤

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  7. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    March 11, 2024 at 1:28 pm

    It’s good to have a National Reading Month, nothing wrong with that. But I think it is better to stress that ‘Every month should be a reading month’, especially for all school-age children

    Best wishes, Pete.

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  8. quiall's avatar quiall says:
    March 11, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    Learning to read is the key to… Everything!

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  9. beth's avatar beth says:
    March 11, 2024 at 3:51 pm

    He understood how to keep children engaged while having fun and learning

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      March 12, 2024 at 5:56 pm

      Yes, he did! In the 50’s, some states like Vermont adopted his books instead of “Dick and Jane” as readers. Oh, how I wish I had learned to read with Dr. Seuss with all the rhyming and repetition, because I was a poor reader. Shame on the states who couldn’t see his reading brilliance.

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  10. Dan Antion's avatar Dan Antion says:
    March 11, 2024 at 5:59 pm

    I spent many hours reading Dr. Seuss’ books to our daughter. She is still reading voraciously to this day.

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  11. Liz Gauffreau's avatar Liz Gauffreau says:
    March 11, 2024 at 8:21 pm

    Three cheers for National Reading Day!!

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  12. Norah's avatar Norah says:
    March 12, 2024 at 6:24 am

    Every month should be reading month!

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  13. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar Teagan Riordain Geneviene says:
    March 12, 2024 at 6:04 pm

    A great share, Jennie. Hugs to you and to Charles.

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  14. boundlessblessingsblog's avatar boundlessblessingsblog says:
    March 14, 2024 at 6:11 am

    Dr. Seuss knew how to make children interested in reading and in his wonderful ways. Thanks Jennie 😊😊🙏🙏

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