I had no idea this existed until last week. The United Way of Delaware is looking for volunteers to read to kids at Delaware schools. I signed up for one this week. I always wanted to do something like this, for many years. When I first thought of it, I thought about reading to sick kids in hospitals. Time and life got in the way of doing anything about it, but when I saw this the door opened for me.
This is during the week, so it can be tough for many of you. But if you have time, please consider being a Reading Angel to a local school. The schools participating in this are North Georgetown Elementary School in Georgetown, Fairview Elementary School in Dover, Bancroft, Pulaski, Shortlidge, Stubbs, and Wilmington Manor Elementary School(s) in Wilmington, Lewis Dual Language, and Eisenberg Elementary School in New Castle. I have no idea what I will be reading to the kids, but I look forward to it!
To sign up for this, please go to the United Way Delaware: Reading Angels website and pick a school and date! Why is this important? As per the United Way of Delaware website:
Books have the power to benefit children in a myriad of ways. As a Reading Angel, reading to students is one of the most important things you can do to prepare them with a foundation for academic excellence.
Why Does it Matter? Children who do not read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school as those who read proficiently. Help us improve our kid’s literacy scores and their reading capability.
Commit to reading to students for one hour at a local school. We’ll help schedule a convenient time and place – you will help inspire a love of books in local children!
Amen! Thanks United Way of Delaware!
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