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Dr. Seuss Week — A Week to Celebrate Reading

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This week (March 1-5) many schools throughout the United States are celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss.  To honor Dr. Seuss’ love of reading and his inspiration for kids and adults alike,   March 3 is Read Across America Day. The National Education Association sponsors events to inspire reading in children throughout our schools and communities.

Dr. Seuss wrote many childrens books – Cat in the Hats, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop to name a few.  In the cluster monthly Kids Activity Kit for March, there is a Dr.Seuss Reading Rewards Card for each host child.  Punch out the colored dots for each book the children read.  After 15 books, complete the Dr. Seuss Reading Certificate and reward the children with a Dr. Seuss pencil (included in the kit).

My son’s school developed a week of celebrations based on the themes of the Dr. Seuss books.  This is a fun activity to do with your host kids at home.   Dig out the Dr. Seuss books – you will be surprised how much fun the books are to read and the rhyming will help improve your english.

Monday – “Red and White Day” – wear red and white to show Seuss Pride.

Tuesday – “Cat in the Hat Day” – wear your favorite hat to school.

Wednesday – “Grinch Green Day” – wear green, but don’t be as grumpy as the Grinch

Thursday- “Fox in Socks Day” – Roll up your pant legs and show off your cool socks.

Friday – “Sneak Up on Reading Day” – Wear your favorite sneakers and participate in “Drop Everything and Read.”

Check out the Dr. Seuss website

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for more ideas, printables and on line games to play with the kids.  Enjoy!

Upcoming cluster meetings for 2013

January –  Dave & Busters Game Center

February – 76ers basketball game in Philly with host families and au pairs

March – Chinatown Brunch in Philly

April – Laser Tag

May – Bowling

June 5th Wed nighy – Phillies Baseball Game with host famiilies and au pairs

July – barbecue at Diana’s house

August – education information meeting

September – Hard Rock Cafe

October – Eastern State Penitentiary Historical Tour meeting

November – International Thanksgiving Dessert Party with host families and au pairs

December  – Au Pair Christmas/ Holiday Party!

Upcoming Cluster Meetings

Please add the following dates to your calendar!

Sunday – October 21, 2012 – 2:15pm  Eastern State Penitentiary – Philadelphia

Sunday – November 4, 2012 – 4pm to 6pm – Thanksgiving Dessert Party

Sunday – December 2, 2012 – 7pm to 9pm – Holiday Party for Au Pairs

January 2013 – Snow tubing (date to be determined)

Friday – February 1, 2013 – 7:30pm – Philadelphia 76ers Basketball game