


Children at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard had the opportunity to learn from current players Henry Anderson, Malcolm Perry, and Will Sherman, and Patriots alumni Pete Brock, Ilia Jarostchuk, Max Lane, and Dante Scarnecchia.
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Current and former Patriots players and Patriots cheerleaders led a free one-day football and cheer clinic for the children of servicemen and women. This month, the Patriots Foundation and Cross Insurance worked with New England Patriots Alumni Club to bring their "Football For You" program to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Hanscom Air Force Base. Cross Insurance, a longtime partner and supporter of the New England Patriots, has joined forces with the New England Patriots Foundation, serving as the cornerstone partner for military initiatives. Seuss’s books.April is designated as the "Month of the Military Child," providing an opportunity to recognize and thank the children of our service members and veterans. (Provided you have some green food coloring in the house!) You can also have your child create their own poetry similar to the famous rhymes featured in Dr. For example, try reading Green Eggs and Ham and making green eggs and ham as a fun activity for a young reader. With Zoom, you can “screen share” an ebook, creating a great shared experience.Īnother great way to celebrate is by reading a Dr. Invite some of your child’s friends or classmates to read a selected book aloud on a Zoom call. Virtual book clubs are an amazing opportunity to increase your child’s reading comprehension. This month’s selection emphasizes family and history, featuring titles like Freedom Soupand It’s Trevor Noah: Stories From a South African Childhood. The Read Across America website provides a selection of monthly recommended books for elementary to teen readers. Looking for a new read? Read Across America has got you covered. While school celebrations are not currently in person due to the current pandemic, there are plenty of ways to safely celebrate and emphasize the importance of literacy with your child in your own home! Not sure where to start? Here are some ideas for virtual fun to creatively celebrate Read Across America Day. Last year, staff visited the Lord Stirling Community School and Roosevelt Elementary School to celebrate Read Across America Day, and they had a blast. One way State Theatre New Jersey participates in this holiday each year is by sending eager staff members to read to kids at local New Brunswick schools. The holiday also focuses on celebrating diversity through reading by recommending books, authors, and resources that represent a broad array of cultures. Read Across America’s mission is to promote the importance of reading and to motivate children to read. The National Education Association is the largest labor union in the United States, working to provide students with exceptional education standards. Seuss, children’s author, illustrator, poet, animator, and filmmaker, credited with publishing over 60 beloved books for readers of all ages, including the ageless Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! This holiday was first launched by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to encourage children across America to read more. The celebration falls on the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss Day, takes place annually to celebrate reading in the classroom. Read Across America Day, also known as Dr. Read Across America Day is quickly approaching on Tuesday, March 2.
