Particularly during the summertime, it’s important to keep your children reading. Start off the summer by celebrating the season. You can make a list of things that your child wants to do over the summer, and find books that match the themes. Another fun idea, is to look up recipes for fun summer treats and have your child copy them down, then try to prepare the snacks with your child. If you have plans to go on vacation, find books about the place that you’re traveling to and encourage your child to do some research.
- You can keep your children interested in reading by reading the cereal box or a menu at the restaurant
- You should make a chart to track all the books you read in the summer and even swap some books with friends.
- Make a phone book and also start a journal that you can share with a friend or a family member.
“Children acquire skills throughout the school year, but they can lose ground if learning stops during the summer break.”