Keep Kids Reading All Summer
School is almost over and your children are probably looking forward to family vacations
, summer camps and days by the pool. Make sure during those days of fun in the sun that your students continue to read. It has been shown that children who read during their summer breaks have an academic advantage over those who do not read.The following tips will keep your Catholic elementary school, middle school and Catholic high school students noses in their books!
Let Hollywood give you a hand. You know many films are based on books. From Alice in Wonderland and Charlie in the Chocolate Factory to Little Women and Pride and Prejudice, there is a never ending supply of movies with book counterparts. Encourage your student to read the book first, then watch the movie and talk about how the two were different. Ask them which version they like more youll be surprised just how many times your child chooses the book!
1. Take part in summer reading games. Many local libraries offer summer reading programs with prizes and games. If your library does not have a program, consider making your own. Whether your child just finished Catholic preschool or is starting their first year at Catholic high school, you can do a little research and find a list of books most appealing to them. Consider offering a grand prize of their choosing if they finish the entire book list.
2. Visit a comic book store. Okay, we know its not Dickens or Plato, but a comic book can be a great way to interest children in reading. This works best for children who are visual and artistic learners. Comic books help children make connections between a series of pictures and the written word. By the end of the summer, you can even encourage your child to create their own comic strip!
3. Get a magazine subscription. Many magazines are targeted to kids and preteens. The writers have a voice that children can connect with, and they write about topics that young teens will find interesting. If you get the subscription in the childs name, it can be seen as a personalized invitation to read.
4. Be patient with a reluctant reader. Try to make a connection between reading and the childs passion. If your child is a soccer fan, find books that will help improve his or her soccer game or biographies of great soccer players. Book series are also great options for reluctant readers. Often, if a child can make a connection with a character or book theme, they will be more inclined to continue reading the series.
5. Make reading a priority. Try to set aside time each day to read to younger children or read with older children. If you have a child who is too old to be read to, consider reading the same book together and discuss it when you both finish. Also, try to make a quiet spot in the home for reading. You dont have to build a dedicated reading nook, but find a spot away from the hustle and bustle of a busy house for reading.
6. Be a role model. The best way to show your kids just how important it is to read do it yourself! Whether you are at the airport, the doctors office or the swimming pool, bring a book or magazine. If you children see you reading, likely they will want to do the same.
Helpful Summer Reading list info for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) has two committees that select the best of childrens literature each year. Thirty works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry written for children in grades K-8 are selected each year as Notable Childrens Books in the English Language Arts (E, M). The NCTE Orbis Pictus Awards for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children (G) annually recognize excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children.
At TeacherFirst.com, you can find reading tips for parents and teachers, as well as a list of one hundred books selected by the National Education Association as great reading for children and young people. For more reading ideas - including books grouped by theme and grade level search the hundreds of titles in the Suggested Reading section.
From the International Reading Association (IRA) the Childrens Book Council: A booklist with a twist! Children themselves evaluate the books and write reviews of their favorites. Since 1974, Childrens Choices have been a trusted source of book recommendations used by teachers, librarians, parentsand children themselves.
Make it a great few months of fun reading and keep those young minds engaged over the summer break!
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