D.E.A.R. means Drop Everything and Read, and the best way to get your children to read is to read along with them.
Oh D.E.A.R.!
D.E.A.R. stands for “Drop Everything and Read“. This is a month-long celebration of reading designed to remind folks of all ages to make reading a priority activity in their lives. With declining literacy among children and adults, it is now more important than ever for reading to be encouraged and cherished as a worthy past time.
D.E.A.R. programs have been held nationwide on April 12th in honor of Beverly Cleary’s birthday, since she first wrote about D.E.A.R. in Ramona Quimby, Age 8. Inspired by letters from readers sharing their enthusiasm for the D.E.A.R. activities implemented in their schools, Mrs. Cleary decided to give the same experience to Ramona and her classmates. As D.E.A.R. has grown in popularity and scope, the program has expanded to span the entire month of April . . . offering classrooms and communities additional time to celebrate!
Can D.E.A.R. be celebrated anytime?
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How lovely to meet via Nicholas! There are few things in life that I enjoy more than reading to my children. And now to my grandson ❤
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Grandchildren are the best – a beautiful gift from our children.
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And super cute too 😀 ❤
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Yes, go to http://s07.flagcounter.com/more/W3NC/
Mid-way down there is a link to create a flag counter. It should be self-explanatory, but if you have problems, give a shout and I’ll try to help you.
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Ramona ->> just the name makes me smile with great memories!!
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Great article on D.E.A.R. Wonderful program!
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What a great idea! Thanks for sharing, Michelle
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Cathy, anything to promote reading is worthy of sharing. Have a great day.
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It is! You have a good day, too.
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This is obviously a very popular post. I have already read it on two other blogs! 🙂 It’s nice to see it hear on yours though. It’s an important message to share. D.E.A.R. was one of my favourite times of the teaching day. I wasn’t aware of its connection to Ramona though.
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So have I Norah. The message is worth repeating though.
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Definitely! I’m even considering reblogging it myself! 🙂
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Go for it!
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We’ll see! 🙂
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I did! Plus put it everywhere else on the net! Thanks for letting us know. I hadn’t heard of it before. Despite being a teacher for 20 years.
Oh, and what is the connection to Ramona? Is that Ramona, CA?
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Ramona Quimby is a character in Beverly Cleary’s books by the same name. She is an 8 year old little girl. Very popular series for younger readers.
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Love Ramona!! Love this!
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