Summer Reading
Why is summer reading so important?
Research is clear that children who don't read during the summer can lose up to three months of reading progress and that loss has a cumulative, long-term effect.
Looking for some great ideas to help your child read AND have fun over the summer? Check out this guide from Reading Rockets, filled with lots of literacy-based ideas and activities your children will love!
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/get-ready-summer-ideas-teachers-share-families
Another great resource for reading tips, parent support, book lists, and much more can be found at Start with a Book. This website allows you to search for books and related activities based on your child's interests, reading level, or author.
http://www.startwithabook.org/
Here are some great websites filled with summer literacy activities-many include social studies, science, writing and math!
Read Write Think Parent Resources
Edu Blogs (Protected Student Blogging Site)
NewsELA (Non-Fiction articles for kids)
Time For Kids (Non-Fiction articles/current events)
Kids Gardening-Gardening activities (many incorporate literacy)
Greenville County Libraries-Kids page, summer reading information