September 10, 2009 | Posted At: 08:26 AM | Author: Francie Alexander | Category:
Summer Reading Tips
Free Choice Reading
Even with assigned reading, homework and a slew of extra curricular activities, help kids find time at home and at school for self-selected reading. This helps to maximize engagement and develop the reading habit.
I hope you enjoy this summer reading tip! The 2009 Summer Challenge has come to an end…but don’t forget to keep reading for fun during the school year!
September 8, 2009 | Posted At: 03:30 PM | Author: Francie Alexander | Category:
Summer Reading Tips
Forward to School
Use books to ease the transition from Summer to Fall…from vacation to school. You will find back-to-school themed books for all ages and stages on www.scholastic.com
I hope you enjoy this summer reading tip! The 2009 Summer Challenge has come to an end…but don’t forget to keep reading for fun during the school year!
September 8, 2009 | Posted At: 09:08 AM | Author: Francie Alexander | Category:
Summer Reading Tips
Play a Board Game
Get a new board game for the family and have your child read the directions and teach it to everyone also.
I hope you enjoy this summer reading tip! The 2009 Summer Challenge has come to an end…but don’t forget to keep reading for fun during the school year!
September 3, 2009 | Posted At: 08:18 AM | Author: Francie Alexander | Category:
Summer Reading Tips
Act Green
Kids today have a real interest in conservation issues. Encourage them to read up on them and then visit Act Green at www.scholastic.com/actgreen and to find out how to take action in an earth-friendly way.
I hope you enjoy this summer reading tip! The Summer Challenge is in full swing, so encourage your child to participate and prevent the “summer slide.”
September 1, 2009 | Posted At: 09:49 AM | Author: Francie Alexander | Category:
Summer Reading Tips
Trading Books
One way to stretch your book budget and get your hands on more books is to swap books with other families and friends.
I hope you enjoy this summer reading tip! The Summer Challenge is in full swing, so encourage your child to participate and prevent the “summer slide.”
August 27, 2009 | Posted At: 08:28 AM | Author: Francie Alexander | Category:
Summer Reading Tips
Keeping Track
Have everyone in the family keep a log or read. Set a goal and then celebrate when the magic number of books has been achieved, celebrate.
I hope you enjoy this summer reading tip! The Summer Challenge is in full swing, so encourage your child to participate and prevent the “summer slide.”
August 25, 2009 | Posted At: 09:24 AM | Author: Francie Alexander | Category:
Summer Reading Tips
Books for Breakfast
With summer’s more leisurely pace, reading to your kids just doesn’t have to be a bedtime task. Experiment reading to them at breakfast or any time.
I hope you enjoy this summer reading tip! The Summer Challenge is in full swing, so encourage your child to participate and prevent the “summer slide.”
August 20, 2009 | Posted At: 09:59 AM | Author: Francie Alexander | Category:
Summer Reading Tips
Stay Up Late
Extend bedtime for more time for reading.
I hope you enjoy this summer reading tip! The Summer Challenge is in full swing, so encourage your child to participate and prevent the “summer slide.”
August 18, 2009 | Posted At: 08:33 AM | Author: Francie Alexander | Category:
Summer Reading Tips
Reading on the Go
Look for interesting signs, license plates from different states and other print when you are walking or driving in a car, subway or bus.
I hope you enjoy this summer reading tip! The Summer Challenge is in full swing, so encourage your child to participate and prevent the “summer slide.”
August 13, 2009 | Posted At: 02:24 PM | Author: Francie Alexander | Category:
Summer Reading Tips
Get Organized
Summer is a great time to get your children’s books organized.
Here’s a simple S.O.S process:
Sort – decide what to keep
Organize – by author? by topic? –arrange books in a way that work for you.
Share – find ways to give used books to libraries, schools or others who can use them.
I hope you enjoy this summer reading tip! The Summer Challenge is in full swing, so encourage your child to participate and prevent the “summer slide.”
