The world opens up for children who love to read. They can explore far off galaxies or find adventures right next door, all in the pages of a book. Learning to enjoy reading is the key to success in school and a gateway toward a lifetime filled with imagination.
America's children have a fighting chance at success if they learn to read and read well. Reading books — and sharing books— leads to a fully engaged heart and mind. Your students can explore new worlds and create new opportunities because reading makes everything possible.
Now here's a great way to promote literacy and earn valuable merchandise for your schools at the same time! Labels for America is a feature of Campbell's Labels for Education™ Program. Your school can earn bonus points for the Labels for Education™ Program by volunteering in literacy events and campaigns throughout your local community.
It's as easy as 1,2,3
- Involve your students in the National Education™ Association's (NEA) Read Across America Program all year long. Check out the year-round literacy calendar on NEA's Read Across America website, www.nea.org/readacross for key dates and suggested activities and start planning. Your students can also get involved by participating in a local literacy program. And don't forget to join NEA's Read Across America in officially celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday March 2, 2008.
- Tell us about it by filling out the official Participation Form.
- Your school will be awarded 500 bonus points for participating in this Labels for America eligible program.
The information & activities sheet offers suggestions on how to get your students involved in NEA's Read Across America literacy campaign. Please download, print and photocopy it for distribution to teachers. When your school finishes its literacy effort, just fill out the official participation form and send it to Campbell's to receive your bonus points for the Labels for Education™ Program. It's that easy!
Learning about literacy, caring for others and sharing what you learn builds a better America — one school at a time.
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