Education for youth third through fifth grades.

From kindergarten through third grade, a child’s ability to read grows by leaps and bounds. To foster an appreciation for natural resources and encourage students to share the joy of reading, Alabama Extension is pleased to offer a reading challenge. Explore environmental awareness through reading.

What is Lend an EAR Reading Challenge?

• Lend and EAR contains the acronym for Environmental Awareness through Reading.
• Lend an EAR Reading Challenge is a five-book challenge delivered via Nearpod.

What is the goal of Lend an EAR?

To foster an appreciation for natural resources and encourage students to share the joy of reading.

Who is the Lend and EAR Reading Challenge for?

The Lend and EAR Reading Challenge is for youth in third through fifth grades.

How much does Lend and EAR cost?

The Lend and EAR Reading Challenge is absolutely free!

Getting Started

Lend an EAR Reading Challenge can be accessed through Nearpod using the following link: www.aces.edu/go/ReadingChallenge2023.

More Information

Contact Roosevelt Robinson for more information about this series or to learn about more natural resource programs offered throughout the state.

UESEP: Urban Environmental Science Education Program provides adults and youth with natural resource conservation strategies that lead to improved environmental awareness and stewardship.

This project was funded in part by USDA-NIFA. The USDA is an equal opportunity employer.