Education
The school year is drawing to a close, but the learning continues. Time to take a look at some of the available Summer Reading Programs.
Summer Reading Programs
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Scholastic’s Summer Challenge: Kids can keep track of their reading minutes by logging in. In return, they can enter to win various sweepstakes.
Join the free 4-week program starting June 17 presented by PBS and ivilliage.com | The Summer Reading Community Challenge
Pottery Barn Kids’ Summer Reading Challenge: Kids 10 and under will need to read the books listed on an age-appropriate list. Once they finish the list, they take their reading list to a PBK store and will get a free book. This event kicks off on May 16th and runs through August 26th.
Barnes & Noble’s Summer Reading: This one requires kids to read eight books and then make a short recommendation on each one. They can then turn in their completed Summer Reading form at a store and choose a free book from this list! Starts May 21st and runs through September 3rd.
Make It Fun
A Few Tips
- Pick books on topics that interest your kids
- After reading a book, do an activity that relates to it.
- Kids love playing on the computer. Incorporate some of your favorite learning sites.
- Start a daily routine of spending at least 15 to 20 minutes reading.
- Make a goal to learn one or two new words each day.
- Get involved with your local library and the activities they offer like reading groups and story hours.
- Be a strong role model by spending time reading.
- Take reading on the road by listening to audio books as you drive to your destination.
Amy Mascott is the creator of teachmama.com, where she shares tools and resources parents can use to become the best teachers for their children.
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