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Suggestions for Implementing My Books Summer
The Role of the Administrator or Summer Reading Coordinator
My Books Summer is a gift to users, whether they are educators, students, parents, or caregivers. We urge you to present this set of books and materials as a program geared toward shared enjoyment as much as enrichment. Mid-Spring: Start the Buzz Hold a schoolwide “summer reading buzz” night to introduce My Books Summer . • Invite parents, caregivers, students, teachers, community members, and school and local librarians so that everyone is on board from the start. At the event, you might want to do the following : • Briefly discuss the background and rationale for the program. (See page 58.) • Explain the importance of daily reading and reading aloud together. • Invite students and teachers to list and make displays about their favorite books. • Display book collections at each grade level. • Launch a summer reading poster contest. Students can create posters highlighting their favorite books, summer reading spaces, summer reading mottos, etc. Help classroom teachers establish daily routines of reading and logging minutes. Get kids used to logging their reading minutes on paper. If your school is participating in the Scholastic Summer Reading program, encourage families to log minutes on the online portal. Learn more at scholastic.com/summer . Include a note about the program in your newsletter or post it on the school website. Be sure to describe the role of reading in strengthening literacy skills.
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