Making the Summer Leap
The Importance of Summer Reading Studies show that teachers often spend the first month of school re-teaching 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!
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. Try This 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 2
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