Let’s start our summer reading adventure with your local library. They know how to make reading fun for your child, and easy on you. Libraries know kids and books and they want kids to read, so they create and host Summer Reading Programs.
If you have a visual learner, a summer reading program may scare you and your child. But reading is an essential skill and you’ll both have to bite the bullet and do it. Never fear – there’s a light at the end of the tunnel…. your local library. They know how to make reading fun for your child, so it’s easy on you.
Our local library, like so many others around the country, has a variety of special reading events throughout the summer to keep kids reading. This year our library’s summer theme, Paws to Read, is built around Clifford the Big Red Dog. In an effort to get kids into the library they have a variety of interactive exhibits, game days and special events all centered on Clifford.
To get kids to read and keep reading throughout the summer – there’s a Summer
Under normal circumstances, summer brain drain can amount to a significant learning loss, as much as 2 1/2 months per student, with the biggest losses in math and reading. Sign up for this FREE eBook full of great ideas to keep the learning happening all summer and get tools and tips throughout the year.