February is 'I Love to Read' Month

MOTIVATION, the heart of reading, fosters lifelong readers. One of the measures of a successful reading program is the enthusiasm and the frequency with which students voluntarily choose to read. Research tells us that motivation plays a critical role in helping students develop into enthusiastic, active, engaged readers; who read both for pleasure and information. Therefore, throughout the United States the month of February is dedicated towards fostering a love of reading.

I encourage you to plan activities at home that promote reading for enjoyment, as well as reading for information....