Written by: Dan Maas
3/2/2009 

So it is that time of year again, when we pause to remember the wonderful writings of Dr. Seuss.  For me, this author has a special importance as my mother used to read Dr. Seuss books to me every day.  The one I loved the most was the Lorax and I made her read it to me so many times that I can actually still hear her voice telling the story.  So clear is the memory that without any preparation at all I can recite it with only small mistakes.

Last year, Mrs. Salzman's East Elementary 2nd grade class welcomed me to come read the Lorax and we had such fun we decided to do it again this year.  I bring my own personal copy of the book and we put it under a document camera so all the kids can see.  Last year, we borrowed a document camera for Mrs. Salzman but today, she has her own.  This year was even more fun as Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Knowles brought their classes in too so we could all read together!  We crowded into the classroom and the students behaved themselves very well as we read the story together.

I am so proud of these young readers!  As I was reciting parts of the story, they were able to read along fast enough to catch small mistakes I would make.  For example, they noticed when I said "everybody" when the book reads "everyone."  We had fun talking about what the story meant and how the truffula trees were connected to all the other characters in the story. 

What a fun day... probably the best day of the year for me!  Thank you students and thanks to everyone for taking time today to remember this special author who has taught generations of kids to read.  And did you notice?  Even Google is celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday today:

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