Shree Vidya School
UNDER THE AEGIS OF DEVYAN FOUNDATION
DEAR – Drop Everything and Read
Because readers become thinkers... and when the whole school reads together, magic happens.
Every day at Shree Vidya School, a gentle silence sweeps through the corridors as books open, pages turn, and young minds drift into worlds of imagination and wonder.
DEAR is a dedicated reading time before dispersal where students and teachers pause together to nurture the joy of reading and create a shared culture of learning.
Why DEAR Matters
Creativity
Sharpens focus and enhances imagination.
Language Skills
Strengthens comprehension and vocabulary.
Empathy
Builds confidence and emotional understanding.
Critical Thinking
Encourages curiosity and lifelong learning.
Special Activities During DEAR
Guest of the Week
Each week, one special book becomes the featured title. Students discover the author, explore the story, and celebrate reading together.
Daily Reading Log
Students maintain personal reading journals and track their literary journey with guidance from teachers.
Friday Sharing
Students share books and stories they've enjoyed, inspiring classmates to discover exciting new reads.
A Reading Child is a Thinking Child
Every story read today plants the seed for a brighter tomorrow.
1. For these precious moments, the entire school pauses. Students set aside their notebooks, teachers close their registers, and everyone immerses themselves in stories, poems, or fact-books.
2. Reading sharpens focus, enhances creativity, strengthens language and comprehension skills, and builds empathy and confidence. Each story opens doors to curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning.
3. As they read, children’s imaginations take flight — they picture faraway lands, step into the lives of different characters, and explore ideas beyond their everyday experiences.
4. The DEAR initiative is not just an activity; it’s a ritual that transforms reading from a task into an adventure.
5. At Shree Vidya, we believe that a reading child is a thinking child, and every story read today sows the seed of a brighter tomorrow.