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Activity Book

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Illustrations: Little Critter art © by Mercer Mayer; Flat Stanley art by Macky Pamintuan, © HarperCollins Publishers; Pinkalicious art © by Victoria Kann; Biscuit art © by Pat Schories.

Join the global I Can Read! campaign to promote early literacy by hosting an I Can Readthon! Launched by HarperCollins Children’s Books, it is supported by the premier line of books for beginning readers, I Can Read! books. By pledging

to read every day during the month, new readers grow more confident and can enjoy reading on their own and proudly say, “I Can Read!”

The I Can Readathon has been developed for children who are learning to read. Beginning readers will pledge to read every day and can chart their success.

In this I Can Readathon event kit, you will find all the materials needed to throw an event. Included in this activity booklet are reproducible pledge badges, a reading log, activity

pages, and stickers. The last page of this activity booklet has step-by-step instructions on how to host an I Can Readathon event. Additionally, certificates, a reading log booklet,

stickers, and a poster are available at www.icanread.com. An I Can Readathon FAQ and more information about I Can Read! can be found at www.icanread.com.

Contact Costume Specialists at (614) 464-2115 to book costume characters and arrange delivery. You can also visit their website:

www.costumespecialists.com. Rentals are very popular, so please book early!

Get children excited about learning to read in your community today! Recite the I Can Readathon pledge below today and every day:

How to Host an

I pledge to read today and every dayso I can stand up and proudly say,

“I Can Read!”

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Proudly display your love of learning to read with these pledge badges! Print out the page below onto Avery Label #8163. Wear the badges during an I Can Readathon event and when you read every day!

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is reading today and every day!(name)

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Start Your

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_________________________________’s Reading Log! (your name)

I pledge to read today and every day so I can stand up and say, “I Can Read!”

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Place a sticker on the right date when you have completed reading that day! Keep going until all the boxes are

marked off—you can do it!

Pete the Cat art ©

James D

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Stickers!Have your parent or teacher copy the labels below onto Avery

mailing labels #5265 and cut each sticker apart along the dotted lines. Then use the stickers to mark the success in your Reading Log.

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How many words can you create from Flat Stanley? Write your answers below—we have already suggested a few for you!

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by the copyright holder, HarperCollins Publishers.

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Who is the book character below? Connect the dots to find out!

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Make Your Own Bookmark!Create your own bookmark! Fill in and color the bookmark below.

Then have an adult cut out the bookmark along the dotted lines with scissors. Fold the bookmark in half along the solid line and tape it together.

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iscuit art © Pat Schories.

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Pete the Cat thinks rhyming is totally groovy! Help him think of some cool rhymes for the words below!

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Biscuit’s Word Scramble

Biscuit is going to school, but has mixed up some of his school supplies! Can you help him unscramble the words below?

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5. A R K M E R ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

6. L G U E ___ ___ ___ ___

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Help Little Critter learn the names of the sea animals by matching the pictures with their names below!

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Matching with Little Critter

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Plan an I Can Readathon Event!• Choose a date. Host a kick-off event or you can also host an event at the end to celebrate

everyone’s I Can Readathon achievements! We encourage you to host as many events as possible to keep kids engaged in reading and to reach their goal of reading every day.

• Gather supplies. Print out the reproducible activities and have the reading journals, stickers, and certificates ready to fill out. Make sure there are enough crayons, pencils, and markers for all kids to participate.

• Order a costume character. Reserve a costume character by visiting www.costumespecialists.com or calling (614)464-2115.

• Decorate. Set aside space in your store for a Reading Zone. Make it comfortable with beanbags, blankets, chairs, and benches. Go online to www.icanread.com for printable signs, shelf talkers, and decorating tips.

• Send invitations. Invite people to your I Can Readathon by sending out an email blast and creating posts on social media platforms. Our logo and other downloadable graphics are available at www.icanread.com.

The big day is here: I Can Readathon!• Take the pledge. Invite kids to recite the I Can Read pledge:

I pledge to read today and every day so I can stand up and proudly say,“I Can Read!”

• Choose a book from the I Can Read! Library: Each child should choose an I Can Read! book that he or she would like to read that day. Invite kids to read their books within the Reading Zone. Encourage kids to read to each other or with an adult.

• Sticker their accomplishment. After reading their book, each child should place a sticker in their reading journal. Remind kids to take home their Reading Journals and place a sticker in it after reading each day.

• In-store activities. Lay out the activities on low, hard surfaces so kids can color and draw.

• Book recommendations. Provide book recommendations based on I Can Read! levels and characters to encourage children to continue reading every day.

• Certificates. Give parents or guardians the I Can Readathon certificates. Encourage them to remind their children to read every day to earn their certificates. You could also encourage kids to return to the store with their completed, stickered Reading Journal and distribute the certificates yourself.

Share your I Can Readathon exper ience onl ine!• Post pictures, videos, and status updates on social media with #ICanReadathon.

Don’t forget to tag us! (Facebook: @ICanReadBooks, Twitter: @ICanRead)