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Did you know??
Six weeks in the Fall are spent re-learning old materials to make up for Summer Learning Loss
2-3 Months of Math and Reading skills are lost during Summer Months
Students who do not read or engage their minds during the summer will be 2- 2 1/2 years behind by the time they enter middle school!
Stop the Summer Slide by exercising your brain!
Students who read 20 minutes a day score in the 90th Percentile
Students who read 5 minutes a day score in the 50th Percentile
Each summer, Mrs. Knox will provide you with several summer reading programs and challenges to keep you reading and ready to beat the summer slide!
Spears Summer Reading Challenge
For our reading program this summer, we are partnering with Joyful Hooves, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and connection through the magic of miniature horses.
Take a look at the instructions and reading log to the right.
How It Works:
Set your Reading Goal
Log your Reading
Bring your Completed Reading Log back to Mrs. Knox at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year by Friday, August 21st.
Receive your Prizes!
Joyful Hooves Summer Reading Info & Log.pdfLooking for something to read? Here are a few recommended reading lists.
Grades Kinder-2nd - Check out the newest Texas 2x2 List
Grades 3-5 - Check out the newest Texas Bluebonnet List
Like Graphic Novels? - Check out the Texas Little Maverick List
Recommended Reading Lists by Grade Level
Author Kate Messner will be visiting Spears on Monday, September 14th, 2026.
She has written books for all ages of elementary students including picture books, chapter books, and nonfiction.
Click HERE for a full list of her books.
Read some this summer to prepare for her visit in the fall.
Other Summer Reading Programs
Here are a few other Summer Reading Challenges that you might want to participate in as well.
Click on the logo above to learn more.
Frisco Public Library - Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge
Frisco Public Library - Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge
This challenge is for readers of all ages and abilities, even children who have not yet begun to read. Log your summer reading, discover activities, and earn fun badges and prizes!
Click on the logo above to learn more.
Plano Public Library - Summer Learning
Plano Public Library - Summer Learning
Celebrate the City of Plano’s 150th Birthday or sesquicentennial with Plano Public Library this summer. Play our Candle Quest board game, make a reading goal and attend kickoff parties. Don’t miss our special Plano 150th programs to learn about the history of Plano and what our City will look like in the future.
Click on the logo above to learn more
Pizza Hut's Camp Book It Program
Pizza Hut's Camp Book It Program
Join us for Camp BOOK IT! Track and reward your kids' reading for June, July and August in our digital dashboard. When you meet their monthly reading goal, you'll receive a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza® from Pizza Hut!
Click on the logo above to learn more.
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Journal
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Journal
Earn a free book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program for kids in grade 1-6.
Click on the logo below to learn more
Half Price Books Summer Reading Program
Half Price Books Summer Reading Program
Sign up for HPB's Summer Reading Camp! Starting June 1 all registered campers will be able to download printable camp components all summer long, including book recommendation lists, craft and activity ideas, coloring sheets, and reward stickers. Check out the schedule and register your camper to join in on the fun!
Click on the logo above to learn more.
HEB Summer Reading Club
HEB Summer Reading Club
Texas Summers are made for adventure and some of the best adventures are found in books. So let's start exploring!
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