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