Summer Reading Tips For Kids!!

Summer is a wonderful time to pick up a new book and read!! Try the following ideas to keep summer reading exciting.

*Keep a reading journal—Write about all of the books that you read this summer in a summer reading journal. Use your reading journal to make book recommendations to your friends.

*Read aloud with adults—Reading aloud before bedtime or after a meal is a great way to spend some time together!

*Find a fun series—Find a series by an author who you enjoy!

During summer vacation, let your child explore ways to think outside the book. This doesn’t mean taking a break from reading. There are many ways to read beyond books. Focus on the interests that your child may already have. If your child loves soccer, provide ways for him/her to learn more about this sport through articles, catalogues, brochures, and tip sheets. Here are some other methods to keep your child reading outside the book!

*Cookbooks—Cooking is a great opportunity to get kids reading. Let your child pick out recipes that they would like to try this summer. You can make the meals together as a family activity.

*Comic books—The illustrations and fun topics should keep your child interested this summer.

*Instructions—Summer is a time for projects. Allow your child to read the instructions and help you go step by step on the project.

*Food and product labels—Ask your child to read the suntan lotion bottle, bug spray, pop can, or anything else that is lying around. They will learn more about what they are putting in or on their bodies.

The following is a list of online resources from literacy organizations that will provide you with tips to motivate your child to read during summer break.

*Family Education Network: Summer Learning

*Partnership for Learning: Summer Tips

*Get a Kick Out of Reading Program

*Center for Summer Learning