“Let’s Read. Let’s Move”, a summer reading initiative sponsored by the U. S. Department of Education was launched on June 29 with book readings, various art and writing activities, and games. Children in pre-kindergarten through third-grade from area schools, Head Start, and Judy Center programs received free new books and a lunch tote of healthy snacks. The Department launched this new series to combat summer reading loss and physical inactivity that commonly occur during the lengthy school break. Over six sessions—held weekly between June 29 and August 3—the Secretary, Cabinet members, Administration officials, and other public figures will be invited to read books, promote healthy lifestyles, and participate in fitness activities with children. “Let’s Read. Let’s Move.” is in response to the President’s national volunteer campaign, “United We Serve,” which challenges all Americans to engage in meaningful service activities in their communities this summer. “Let’s Read. Let’s Move.” also spotlights the tenets of the First Lady’s “Let’s Move!” national campaign to combat childhood obesity. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO
http://www.ed.gov/blog/2010/06/secretary-arne-duncan-kicks-off-lets-read-lets-move/
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