genres. Encourage your fluent reader to both read Henkes, and Jon Scieszka have wonderful sites to
and extend knowledge through art projects or other encourage reading.
creative activities. Guide them to select quality
literature. Reading is the foundation for excellence in
academic performance.
And here are three more sites with lists of books
appropriate to all age levels: www.neh.gov/news/
summer-timefavorites
Be Intentional
www.haisin.org/reading-lists.html (lists for pre-school
You’ll find more success in incorporating reading into
your summer schedule if you’re intentional about it.
Set a time of day for a reading break and stick to it
as much as possible. Make trips to the library part of
through grade 12)
Especially for boys: www.thoughtco.com/librarians-
recommend-books-for-boys-627556
your summer outings. Take advantage of your local And check out this article by Elizabeth Kennedy, “10
bookstore’s summer reading program or their read- Tips to Help You Raise Kids Who Love Reading”, also
aloud times. at www.thoughtco.com.
You might enjoy having a family summer reading Happy Summer Reading!
challenge to encourage reading a certain number of
pages or books. Be sure to offer a motivating prize Jan Pierce, M.Ed., is a retired teacher and author of
when your reader meets his or her goals. Homegrown Readers and Homegrown Family Fun:
Unplugged. Find Jan at www.janpierce.net.
Check out great reading websites such as pbs.org,
ala.org (American Library Association) or look up
your child’s favorite author websites. Jan Brett, Kevin
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