Read Across America Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate reading and inspire a love for literature among students. Here are some teacher ideas to make the week engaging and memorable:

1. Author Spotlight:  Choose a featured author for each day of the week and focus on their works. Share interesting facts about the author, discuss their writing style, and read excerpts from their books. Check out this Author Study.

2. Invite an Author: Invite local authors to visit the school virtually or in-person to discuss their writing process and share insights with the students.

3. Book Character Dress-up Day:  Encourage students and teachers to come to school dressed as their favorite book characters. You can even organize a parade or fashion show to showcase their creativity.

4. Book Character Dress-up Day:  Encourage students and teachers to come to school dressed as their favorite book characters. You can even organize a parade or fashion show to showcase their creativity.

5. Guest Readers:  Invite parents, community members, or even local celebrities to be guest readers in your classroom. They can share their favorite books or read a story related to their field of expertise

6. Literary Scavenger Hunt: Organize a scavenger hunt around the school or in the library. Create clues related to famous books or literary genres, leading students to different locations where they can find hidden treasures or quotes.

7. Book-themed Door Decorating Contest: Encourage teachers and students to decorate their classroom doors based on a favorite book or literary theme. Have a panel of judges or let students vote for their favorites.

8. Read Aloud Marathon:  Plan a day where teachers and students take turns reading aloud in a continuous marathon. This can involve different books, genres, and reading styles

9. Literary Trivia:  Host a trivia contest with questions related to popular books, authors, and literary quotes. You can organize it as a game show format or conduct it in classrooms

10. Create a Reading Corner:  Set up cozy reading corners in classrooms or common areas with cushions, blankets, and books related to a specific theme. Encourage students to spend time reading in these comfortable spaces

11. Book Donations and Book Swap: Organize a book donation drive where students can bring in gently used books to exchange with others. This not only promotes reading but also fosters a sense of community.

12. Literary Arts and Crafts:  Plan creative activities related to popular books. This could include making bookmarks, crafting characters, or creating story-inspired art projects

Remember to involve students in the planning process and tailor activities to the age group and interests of your students. The goal is to make Read Across America Week a joyful celebration of reading.

Keep Rockin’,