Thousands of Kansas City students got a high-energy lesson in literacy Thursday, thanks to a visit from Patrick Mahomes.The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback spent part of his morning reading to roughly 3,000 students during Lead to Read KC’s annual Reading Rally, an event designed to get kids excited about books.Mahomes, through his 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, promotes a simple message: read at least 15 minutes a day outside of school.He told students those habits matter far beyond the classroom, including on the football field.“Reading is important in everything you do on a daily basis,” Mahomes said. “Even for me playing quarterback, I read the playbook, I study the game plan, and that helps me be successful on the football field in every single aspect of life. You’re going to have to read.”Organizers say events like the rally are meant to build long-term confidence in reading while connecting students with positive role models.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
Thousands of Kansas City students got a high-energy lesson in literacy Thursday, thanks to a visit from Patrick Mahomes.
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback spent part of his morning reading to roughly 3,000 students during Lead to Read KC’s annual Reading Rally, an event designed to get kids excited about books.
Mahomes, through his 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, promotes a simple message: read at least 15 minutes a day outside of school.
He told students those habits matter far beyond the classroom, including on the football field.
“Reading is important in everything you do on a daily basis,” Mahomes said. “Even for me playing quarterback, I read the playbook, I study the game plan, and that helps me be successful on the football field in every single aspect of life. You’re going to have to read.”
Organizers say events like the rally are meant to build long-term confidence in reading while connecting students with positive role models.