Summer Reading!

Your child has worked very hard this year! According to research, students who do not read over the summer can lose as much as 22% of their reading level. 
You can help prevent this summer reading loss by encouraging your child to read over the summer. Try to read something everyday, whether it’s a book, recipe, or a menu. Every word counts.

Summer Reading Ideas
*Visit the public library   (They have a great summer reading program...see pics below)
*Visit the bookstore
*Listen to books while driving
 *Take turns reading
*Find fun places to read
*Try a new book series
 *Re-read an old favorite 
*Swap books with a friend 
*Find books at a thrift store
 *Read books about places you hope to visit one day 
*Have a family poetry reading night with a microphone
 *Have a reading picnic on a blanket outside
*Read books, then watch the movie version and compare. 

You could also read books online.  Here are some great websites to try:

Storyline Online—celebrities read aloud favorite children’s books
http://www.storylineonline.net

International Children’s Library—a large collection of stories from around the world
http://en.childrenslibrary.org

Storynory—a variety of fun and colorful stories to read online
http://www.storynory.com

PBS Kids—fun, animated stories perfect for reading along http://pbskids.org/lions/stories/ 

Here’s to making this a summer of reading!