Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Mix some reading into your Summer travels!


In my June 25 post I encouraged everyone to join one of our summer reading programs.  There are actually programs for everyone 0 – 100 years old  ... and older! 

Registering your child in a summer reading program is just one way that you can help them avoid the ”summer slide” where a child can actually lose reading skills if those skills are not exercised over the summer months.

There are other fun ways to keep them reading.  I’m planning to post some of my ideas on this topic in the coming weeks.  I am hoping you find some of the tips useful and fun!

Traveling this summer?  Check out a few books first.  We have books on Michigan and all the other states, other countries, wildlife, fishing, camping, bugs, outdoor sports, and much more.  This can make your trip more meaningful.  It may spark some latent interests!  Make it a family adventure and learn together.


Not traveling this summer?  Check out a few books and do some armchair travelling with your child!  You can go anywhere your imagination takes you!  Ancient Egypt, modern day China, France, Hawaii, Mars ...  You can even pick the weather!  This can be great fun.  Draw pictures of where you have traveled and write letters home to tell everyone about your activities and what a great time you are having!  Maybe you can even build a vehicle together for your travels.  Just imagine…..

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