Lessons We Can Learn From Dr. Seuss

To go along with both National Reading Month and the Bob Burdette Center’s monthly theme of reading, we are highlighting some of the lessons that can be learned from Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss is one of the most well-known children’s authors. It is estimated that he has sold between 500 and 700 million copies of his books. This number does not include the many people who have been exposed to ... Continue Reading »

Marching into National Reading Month

March is National Reading Month! This month highlights the importance of reading in adolescence and encourages daily reading among children, families, and communities. March was chosen because March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday. During this month, you can celebrate by reading more and encouraging reading within your family. At the Bob Burdette Center, we discussed the importance of reading in a previous blog post at the beginning of January. ... Continue Reading »

The Importance of Reading

Reading is an everyday activity that occurs countless times throughout the day. Whether it’s a book, a street sign, or a map, reading is deeply ingrained in our society. Many adults check their cell phones multiple times a day, and students often use iPads or Chromebooks provided by schools, which deliver large amounts of information. Much of this information comes in the form of written messages that require reading ... Continue Reading »