Agriculture is a great way to contextualize learning. You can make your community a place where adults spend time reading with children, and children get the message that reading is essential! Why Agriculture?Īgriculture is essential to the economy of Iowa.

Adults with a reading habit are 2.5 times less likely to develop Alzheimer’s.

Researchers estimate reading can reduce stress up to 68%.Children raised in homes with more than 500 books spent three years longer in school than children whose parents had only a few books, but even 25 books will be associated with completing two more years of school than having no books in the home.Children who read and listen to books hear a greater variety of words - up to 50% more - leading to a better vocabulary than those who watch media.Reading to children and having books in the home is one of the strongest predictors of school success.See below for virtual lessons, activites, and read alouds to come! We're excited to have you and your students join us for all the Read Across Iowa celebrations! Did you know? The 2023 theme will be Agriculture Connects Us All.Īll hard copy kits have been requested for this year. The month-long celebrations bring the joys of reading to students of all ages and make all children feel valued and welcomed.

Read Across Iowa is a special event held on the 1st of March 2023 and is celebrated throughout the month of March to help motivate kids to read.

Our School Garden! by Rick Swann