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From Learning Press
How to Beat the Summer Slide - by Learning Press; Check out the infographic on their page for a great list of ideas to help put an end to the summer slide!
How to Prevent Your Kids From Losing What They Learned in School During Summer Vacation - from Scholastic
Tips for preventing 'summer slide' - from the Mayo Clinic Health System
3 Fun Ways to Prevent the Summer Slide - a quick video from Common Sense Media
Here are some reading lists that have been compiled from several different sources. Take what you like, discard what you don't. When in doubt, just read it...it's better than playing video games!
ALSC Book List - The Association for Library Service to Children promotes reading and books through recommendations, compilations of lists, and related services. ALSC booklists are created as a resource for children's librarians to share with patrons. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore these titles to find resources that may match or spark their child's interest.
Scholastic SRL - Ages 6-7 / Scholastic SRL - Ages 8-10 / Scholastic SRL - Ages 11-13
Imagination Soup - Get your kids ages 5 to 18, reading with book recommendations from these up-to-date summer reading lists. They’re at every grade level from elementary to middle school to high school!
Common Sense Media - 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They're 12
52 "Must Read" Chapter Books for Kids (Not Your Typical Book List!)
Check out these 10 fun & free summer reading programs that you can complete online! Compiled by "Imagination Soup".
Click HERE to be redirected to MTPL's "Summer Reading Page" !
Looking for free summer fun? From May 9th to September 12th, kids can explore the Summer Zone within Scholastic Home Base, a completely free digital destination. It's packed with stories, characters, games, and a reading community. With 24/7 moderation, Scholastic puts student safety first.
*** Requires parent/guardian approval for joining & account creation! ***
To encourage the joy of reading, the Foundation has developed the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program. Earn a commemorative certificate in recognition of your outstanding achievement and get an Excellence in Reading T-shirt, too! https://www.mensaforkids.org/achieve/excellence-in-reading/