Throughout the year, the Rendell Center delivers special programs that are based on fresh content, current events and civic holidays.
Heroes in the Classroom
A Salute to First Responders
Read Aloud Spectacular
October 21-25, 2024
Join The Rendell Center for our Salute ro First Responders Read Aloud Program from October 21 – October 25, 2024.
Benjamin Franklin described volunteer firefighters as “Brave Men, Men of Spirit and Humanity, good Citizens, or Neighbors, capable and worthy of civil Society and the Enjoyment of a happy Government”. There are more than are 30,000 Fire Departments in the United States, with 1.1+ million firefighters. And nearly 70% of these first responders are volunteers. They are great examples of Citizenship in Action!
What to Expect:
Firefighters will actively engage in a Virtual Read Aloud Session with your students from the firehouse. They will read the book Sprinkles, the Fire Dog by Frank Viscuso, discuss the history of volunteer firefighting and how to become an engaged citizen. The program can be tailored to meet your needs. Average length of time is 45 minutes. Firefighters will also answer questions from the students about firefighting. Space is limited so register today.
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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 ABOTA Members 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.”