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January 23, 2026

Idle Hour celebrates literacy at PARP Night

Idle Hour recently welcomed kindergarteners, first graders and their families for a fun-filled PARP Night. PARP, which stands for Pick a Reading Partner, is a program designed to encourage students to read daily with a family member or mentor, helping to strengthen literacy skills while fostering a lifelong love of reading.

The evening highlighted the collaborative spirit of the PARP program, bringing together students, parents and teachers to make reading both meaningful and enjoyable. Throughout the night, students rotated through a variety of engaging activities across the building. Highlights included story time in the library, a snowman-themed craft in the art room, a marshmallow-and-toothpick building challenge and an energetic “igloo” relay race, stacking cups.
 

Children line up at a table, possibly waiting for food or an activity.A young girl focuses on a craft project at a blue table.A teacher points to a chart while children sit on the floor, listening attentively.Children work on a craft project at a table, focused on their creations.Two children smile at the camera while seated at a table.A young child smiles while sitting at a blue table.Four young girls play a game with plastic cups on a table in a classroom.