Throughout the year, the Rendell Center delivers special programs that are based on fresh content, current events and civic holidays.
April 28 – May 2, 2025
The theme for Law Day (May 1, 2025) is:
The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One
Join The Rendell Center, ABOTA, and The Pennsylvania Bar Association for the 2025 Law Day Read Aloud Celebration. Our three books are:
Turning Pages by Sonia Sotomayor
NoodlePhant by Jacob Kramer and K-Fai Steele
Democracy! by Philip Bunting
What to Expect:
- Our team of volunteer lawyers and will join classrooms virtually to read aloud specially select books that explore themes related to law, justice and civic responsibility.
- The sessions last 30-45 minutes and are ideal for grades 2-5.
- Following each reading, students will have the opportunity to participate in lively discussions, sharing their thoughts, questions and insights.
Benefits for Students:
- Explores legal concepts in a fun and educational way.
- Celebrates the Constitution and the Rule of Law.
- Promotes interest in the law to young people.
- Develops critical thinking by encouraging students to think critically about the principles of justice and fairness and the rule of law.
- Promotes Literacy by cultivating a love for reading and learning through engaging storytelling.
Benefits for Lawyers:
- Volunteer Opportunity: Give back to the next generation. Share your expertise and passion with young learners.
- Impactful Engagement: Connect with students through specially selected books that explore legal themes in an age-appropriate and engaging manner.
Join Us For This Exciting Annual Civics Learning Event!
Register below
Register as a Lawyer
Law Day
Click Here to register to read to a classroom
A reminder that we’ve added a second Zoom meeting for each time slot. When you sign up, you will be assigned one of the two. Someone else can sign up at the same time for the other session.
Register as a Teacher
Law Day
Click Here to register your classroom
Read Alouds selected for Law Day
What Teachers Have Said about the Read Aloud Program:
“Thank you very much for this special opportunity. We were awestruck by the presenters.”
“Thank you so much for such an exciting
story time.”
What Lawyers Have Said about the Read Aloud Program:
“Thank you for allowing me to participate today – the students were wonderful and asked great questions!”
“I was really looking forward to my reading and I’m glad I did it. The experience was even better than I anticipated. I’d love to do it again.”