Read Across Maine
MEA is hosting a Read Across Maine contest to inspire students to read more books across various subjects, genres, and authors while developing a love for reading and books and improving literacy skills.
MEA is hosting a Read Across Maine contest to inspire students to read more books across various subjects, genres, and authors while developing a love for reading and books and improving literacy skills.
Contest Details
All Maine public school students, in all grades, are encouraged to participate in MEA’s Read Across Maine reading contest. We have designed “BINGO” cards that correspond to different grade levels (Pre-K-3, 4-8, 9-12). Throughout the month of March, students are challenged to complete as many “BINGO” rows as they can. The challenge is, they can’t use the same book for more than one square.
Official Submission for Prizes
At the end of the contests, educators will submit their classroom’s BINGO cards and fill out our Read Across Maine form. The educator will be required to submit a short essay, no more than 300 words, as to how Read Across Maine had a positive impact on their students. Once submitted, the classroom will be entered into the contest!
Prizes
NEW Prizes This Year
- New this year, we are giving away 15 prizes worth $250 towards books for your classroom. We are dividing the 15 prizes by our UniServ District regions across the state.
Judging/Announcement
Judging
- A panel of judges will evaluate the classroom’s participation, BINGOs completed, and the impact of reading on the students.
Announcement of Winners:
- The winning classrooms will be notified via email via the educator’s email given on the submission form.
