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Famed Children’s Book Author Visits Local School
Famed Children’s Book Author Visits Local School
Encourages Parents, Students to Read Together
Pasadena Elementary School in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District recently kicked off its annual Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) week with a visit from children's author Brian Heinz. PARP is a statewide program created to encourage children to read at home with their parent/guardian, grandparents, siblings or someone else for at least 15 minutes a day.
During PARP week daily reading activities are designed around a common theme. This year's theme is "Grow Your Love of Books." Suggested activities include recommending a favorite book to a friend, turning off the TV and playing word games with family member. PARP week culminated with Pasadena Spirit and Guest Reader Day, where every class was read to by a community leader.