• 9th graders set up reading and coloring stations in the HS gym and media center for the elementary students
• 2nd from Janvier School  attended Reading Fair on March 3
• 2nd from Aura School also attended Reading Fair on March 3 and learned sign language.
• 9th graders preparing books and practicing hat-making for event.
• Storybook characters: the Cat in the Hat, Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine, Juliet, Spiderman, Lugi, the Fairy Godmother and Snow White visited with students.
• 9th graders from Ms. Williams', Mr. Hester's, Mrs. Jernegan's, Mrs. Chamberlin's and Mrs.Alleva's class read their books that they had written to the students.  Books were written as part of a Learn and Serve Project.  Books will be displayed in the Franklin Township Public Library.
• Guest readers from the Franklin Township (Officer 1, Officer 2) and Elk Township Police Department shared books.
• Elk Township Superintendent took time to read during the celebration.
• Special guest reader, Congressman LoBiondo read to 2nd graders.  He shared a moment with the Cat in the Hat and the high school librarians.
• 9th graders assisted elementary students with hat-making.
• 9th graders prepared writing activities that they shared with the 2nd graders.
• 9th graders donated Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss to Janvier and Aura Schools.
• HS choral group shared song, "We Love Dr. Seuss." (Click on link to hear the song.)

• 9th graders attended Franklin Township Public Library to hear storyteller, Laura Kaighn give them tips on how to present their stories.
• Event was funded by a grant from Ezra Jack Keats Foundation for joint public and school library program.
• Students had a chance to interact and present stories as Robert and Christian had opportunities to practice.
• Students also had a chance to make paper frog as a storytelling device

• 9th graders had an opportunity to hear Keppel's Magical Reading Program, "Extra Read All About It."
• 9th graders participating in magic show.  Picture 1.  Picture 2.

• Art room - Make a thinking cap as one of The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
• Cyber-Seuss -Listen to sound files of Dr. Seuss and characters from his books or try one of the cross-word search puzzles.
• Kids at Random - Includes Arthur, Berenstain Bears, Thomas the Tank, Junie B. Jones Activities.
• Seuss Fun - Make Grinch crafts or color a Dr. Seuss bookmark.
• Visit Seussville - Locate coloring pages, recipes or play games such as Musical chairs.
• Visit NEA's Read Across America

• Jan Brett's Webpage - Try out her activity pages including activities for The Mitten or send a postcard.
• Visit with Arthur, D.W. and Francine by author, Marc Brown.  Hear Arthur's songs, play games or print out coloring pages.  (Plug-ins Shockwave and Real Audio needed.)
• Listen to Miss Anne's Fun for Little Ears - Hear sample songs from her collection such as Only Sweets to Eat or Bug Juice.
• Read Dav Pilkey's jokes and riddles or print out coloring pages for his books including Dogzilla.
• Explore with Clifford, the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell.  Places to visit include the beach, the doghouse, backyard and school.
• Like sports stories, science fiction or stories about a kid becoming President?  Then visit Dan Gutman's site and try your hand at his puzzles or read an excerpt from one of his new books.
• Visit the Dr. Seuss Memorial.

Reviewed and Updated 2/27/2003
Rosalie M. Baker and Mary Moyer, Media Specialists
Delsea Regional High School
Franklinville, NJ 08322
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