Summer reading

ok so we are all very busy doing fun stuff during the summer with the kiddos but how much are the kiddos reading this summer?

Did you know that kids often lose a partial reading level from the end of the school year in June to the beginning of school in Sept?

It is fundamental to read EACH day with your child, to your child or them to you.

How is this incentive for reading over the summer?

http://www.scholastic.com/summer/sweepstakes/kidssweepsrules.htm

What books can your child read?

You do not want to give your 3rd grader a Harry Potter book if they can't read it.  Many parents allow their children to "read" any books they choose.  While it is good to explore books like this, books should be able to be read INDEPENDENTLY by your child if you are not reading with him or her.

How can you tell if they can read it independently?

A child should be able to read the first few pages of a book with MINIMAL mistakes reading the words and is not struggling to sound a word out.  They should also be able to tell you what happened on those pages.

How do I know my child really read the story?

ASK QUESTIONS---(having them WRITE their answers is good practice too)

Who are the characters?  (who are the animals/people in the story)
What is the setting?  (Where AND When does the story take place)
What is the plot?  (what are the events happening in the story)
What happened in the beginning, middle and end?
Can you WRITE a NEW ending to the story?
Would you recommend this book to a friend?  Why or why not?  Give 3 supporting details.


What is your child's favorite book of the summer so far?

Sophia's Fav this summer, so far, is Bad Case of the Stripes by David Shannon.

Read EVERYDAY!  Reading is FUNDAMENTAL!


Enjoy a good book today!

Dawn