Making the Summer Leap
The Importance of Summer Reading Studies show that teachers often spend the first month of school reteaching material that students have forgotten over the summer! Children who read four or more books over the summer do better on reading comprehension tests in the fall than classmates who read one or no books at all. Help support your child’s teacher and keep reading a part of your home routine. Summer is filled with events and activities that keep families busy. Here are tips that can fit into any jam-packed schedule and get your child excited about reading! What You Can Do ▶ Encourage independent reading at home during the school year so that by the time summer starts, your child will be used to reading outside of the classroom. ▶ Continue reading together with your child throughout the summer. Bring books outside for added fun! ▶ Set up cozy reading spaces in your home tol encourage your child to read. Keep books in this area and try to choose a space away from distractions and electronics. ▶ Let your child choose the books that he or she wants to read this summer. Studies show that 9 out of 10 kids say that they are more likely to complete a book if they picked it out themselves! ▶ Take advantage of the library! Librarians can help you and your child find the perfect book. Also check your local libraries for free or low-cost summer reading programs. ▶ Make time for your child to read every day this summer! If you read the paper in the morning, read it aloud to your child. Read whatever you have in the house together. Summer isn’t the only time of year students have a break from school. Use these tips while enjoying time off together during other holidays, too!
Lit Facts Summer Reading Stats ▶ The equivalent of two months of reading skills is lost after summer vacation if children are not reading. ▶ By the end of sixth grade, students who have experienced summer learning loss over the years are an average of two years behind their peers. ▶ Two to three hours of reading per week during summer vacation are needed to prevent learning loss.
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Fold and staple paper to make blank books that your child can use to write and illustrate stories or poetry. Use completed books during read-alouds or add them to the family library.
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Family Guide to Literacy | Grade 6
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