Schedule time to read aloud. In some families, when everyone says, "Oh, DEAR," that doesn't mean something's gone wrong. Instead, they've agreed to Drop Everything And Read.
During DEAR Time, digital devices are turned off. And everyone sits down for some uninterrupted reading time. Here are some suggestions for making DEAR Time a success at house:
- Schedule DEAR in advance. If you have a family calendar, write "DEAR Time" on it. This lets your child see that reading time is just as important as basketball practice.
- Make sure everyone has something to read. You might want to plan a trip to the library before DEAR day.
- Start small. Some families schedule a half-hour of DEAR time once a week. When everyone has the reading habit, DEAR time is more frequent.
- Join in. DEAR Time can be a success only if everyone takes part. So pop a big bowl of popcorn, grab that bestseller you've been dying to read and settle down for quiet reading yourself.
This link will take you to the District-Monroe Website Calendar. Check out the new District Website at isd77.org.
- Click Schools in the upper right corner
- Click Monroe under Elementary Schools
- On the far right side there are 3 icons
- The silverware is for the lunch menu
- The calendar is the Monroe Events calendar
- The bullhorn is for Announcements
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Location: 441 Monroe Ave, North Mankato, MN, USA
Phone: 507-387-7889
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