Eastern Hills Middle School welcomed families to a night of learning fun during a Seuss-inspired family literacy night.
Students walked the hallways decorated with the familiarly zany characters from Dr. Seuss books and completed games for prizes that challenged language arts skills.
Dyslexia teacher Lucille Mantanona was thrilled to bring to life her vision of family members learning together while playing games.
While some may tie reading games and Seuss characters to younger students, the teacher said she sees no age limit when it comes to the rhyming stories and silly tales with important lessons that come from the famous author.
“Tonight is all about coming together as a student body and family members and educators and see how learning can be fun," Mantanona said.
"We wanted to show all learners that learning can be fun, and it doesn’t have to stop in elementary school or in middle school,” she said.
“It’s reading, writing, speaking, literacy – that is the thread of all content, all disciplines,” she said, noting those skills are in PE, music, career courses and all academic courses.
“It’s dedicated to Dr. Seuss. We can do nothing wrong with Dr. Seuss. This is Cat in the Hat hallway and that is Oh the Places You Can Go,” she said pointing out the game tables lining the hallways.
The Boys and Girls Club, Harker Heights Police Department and Harker Heights High School AVID students joined the event as well as several food and drink donors.
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/killeenisd/albums/72177720332382057