Summer is the perfect time to cultivate a love for reading in your child! Engaging in summer reading activities not only keeps their minds sharp during the break but also fosters a lifelong passion for literature.
Encourage your child to explore various genres, from adventurous tales to captivating mysteries.
Set aside dedicated reading time each day, perhaps creating cozy reading nooks outdoors or in a comfy corner indoors.
Consider organizing a family book club where everyone can read and discuss a chosen book together.
Don't forget about local library programs and book clubs for kids, which often offer incentives and fun activities to keep them motivated. By making reading a fun and enjoyable part of their summer routine, you're helping your child develop essential literacy skills while creating lasting memories together.
https://www.somerspubliclibrary.org/
The 2025 Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge stresses the importance of maintaining math skills during the summer. Schools compete based on student population and grade level. Click on the link below to learn more!
Welcome to the Governor's Summer Reading Program. It’s time to encourage students to participate in CONNECTICUT READS, the 2025 Governor’s Summer Reading Program! To support summer reading, the Connecticut State Library’s statewide eGo eBook platform is now available through many local public libraries, and provides access to digital e books and e audiobooks through The Palace Project App. For a list of local public libraries currently offering eGo visit the website!
https://sites.google.com/view/ct-state-library-dld/connecticut-reads
The Connecticut State Department of Education's Summer Learning Hub is now live with free, high-quality resources designed to support continued learning throughout the summer. Created for families, educators, and districts, this comprehensive hub offers engaging activities and printable resources across multiple subjects, including reading, math, science, social studies, and financial literacy. All materials are adaptable for various grade levels and available in multiple languages, making it easy for families to support learning at home while keeping students engaged with fun, educational challenges. Whether a family is looking for summer activities or an educator is planning programs, these ready-to-use resources provide everything needed to prevent summer learning loss and maintain academic momentum.