| Summer reading programs have been proven to help | | | | a lot of fun to participate in. Some of these programs |
| children maintain their literacy levels. Children who | | | | even give children an opportunity to earn free books |
| participate in these programs will keep their reading | | | | from the store. Many bookstores have summer "story |
| skills sharp during summer vacation, which will give | | | | time" reading sessions, which can be a very pleasant |
| them an advantage when they head back to school in | | | | way of spending some time. Bookstores also |
| the fall. These programs are also a great way to | | | | frequently have an online version of their summer |
| foster a love of reading and learning in a child. There | | | | reading program, which can be especially easy and |
| are many different reading programs to choose from. | | | | convenient to participate in. There are also other |
| One of the advantages of summer reading is that | | | | reading programs which can be found online, such as |
| your child will have the opportunity to choose books | | | | the summer reading challenge sponsored by |
| that they find especially appealing, instead of just | | | | Scholastic books. |
| reading the books assigned to them during the school | | | | Getting the Most Out of a Summer Reading Program |
| year. | | | | Regardless of which program you choose, there are |
| Where to Find Good Summer Reading Programs | | | | ways that you can help your child get more out of |
| Finding a summer reading program is usually pretty | | | | their summer reading program. You should always be |
| easy. Almost every public library has a program during | | | | supportive of your child's reading goals, and encourage |
| the summer months. In fact, many libraries have | | | | them to read whatever books they find enjoyable, |
| reading appreciation programs that go on all year long | | | | even if they choose a book that seems too easy for |
| for children of all ages. Choosing a reading program at | | | | them. Show an interest in the books they choose, and |
| your public library has many advantages. These | | | | let them tell you about the story. Reading to your child |
| programs can help to familiarize a child with their local | | | | is always a nice way of sharing some time together, |
| library, which will increase their overall comfort level | | | | even if they are old enough to read on their own. If |
| with utilizing the library during the school year for more | | | | your child is participating in a book reading challenge as |
| serious studies. Some libraries provide group reading | | | | part of a summer reading program, help them set a |
| sessions in addition to home reading goals, which is a | | | | realistic goal. Setting aside some time each day that is |
| great way for your child to have fun with friends. | | | | designated as "family reading time" can also be a good |
| However, if getting to the local library isn't especially | | | | way of supporting your child's reading efforts. In fact, |
| convenient for you, there are certainly other programs | | | | by reading yourself, you'll be helping to set a good |
| available. Many large bookstore chains have summer | | | | example for your child. |
| reading programs designed for children, which can be | | | | |