Have a wonderful SUMMER of READING!

These Reading students of mine know some great topics they will read about this summer!  I am hoping you will share your new knowledge with me in the fall about these and many more topics!  :)

HAPPY SUMMER READING!

Summer Ideas for Literacy Fun

More Summer Ideas for Literacy Fun

"Summer is a wonderful time for kids to explore their interests," says Ron Fairchild, executive director of the National Center for Summer Learning at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. "So let them explore."

Continue the routine. Maintain your family’s school year habits: stock up on magazines, give books as birthday gifts, visit the library weekly, read the paper at breakfast (yes, the sports or entertainment pages count!).

Choose the right books. It’s important to know your child’s reading level (ask his teacher if you’re unsure) to help him make a proper choice and avoid the frustration that comes from books that are over his head. Additionally, allow him to choose the topic that interests him most from his school’s suggested reading list, whether it’s monsters, muffins, or motorcycles.

Offer rewards. Fairchild advises a long-term reward plan that includes keeping a log of books read and setting benchmarks to hit over the summer. As for a reward, Fairchild discourages a material gift, and instead suggests giving kids what they need and want most—time with you alone and a special experience. Try a trip to a park, museum, or sports event.

Listen to a book. Drive time is prime time. If you’re taking a road trip for vacation, bring along an audio-book series that everyone likes.

Be a reading role model. Show your kids that you like to read and keep reading materials in every room. In the kitchen, read recipes together. Let your child get and open the mail. Stack books and magazines in the bathroom and on your bedroom nightstand. Bring something to read during train rides or in the waiting room.

Extend the experience. "Make reading a social activity, not a solo activity," advises Fairchild. Take trips to the local bookstore as a family, attend a children’s book author reading, use a favorite book as the theme for your child’s birthday party, or spend time reading together relaxing by the pool or lake or after a picnic lunch in the park. Your kids won’t want to be left out of the fun!

from: (http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/developing-reading-skills/schools-out-reading)

 photo image from (http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/reading-language/reading-tips/the-benefits-of-kids-book-clubs/)