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TIPS FOR A GREAT SUMMER
Summer break is finally here! In this newsletter, you will find ideas for engaging in some summer family fun, important reminders about summer safety, suggestions on how to create healthy screen time boundaries, and strategies for avoiding the summer learning slump and encouraging strong reading habits. Most of all, we hope you will lean in to the slower pace of summer, enjoy quality time with your kids, and experience a ton of family fun!
Summer Family Fun
10 FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Try some of these boredom-buster ideas and summertime activities. Can you check them all off by the end of break?
Check out these suggestions for getting everyone out in the sunshine for some outdoor family fun.
Take this checklist along on a summer scavenger hunt or nature walk. See if you can find all the items on the list!
LOCAL SUMMER EVENTS AND FAMILY-FUN ACTIVITIES
SUMMER SAFETY
Summer Safety Tips for Kids
FIND MORE SUMMER SAFETY TIPS BELOW FROM OUR AMAZING NURSE AMY!
Healthy screen time boundaries
Tips for Healthier Screen Time
SUMMER READING TIPS & STRATEGIES
3 Fun Ways to Prevent Summer Slide
Print the reading log below and have your child color in a book for every book they read
(or for every 15 minutes they spend reading).
Book suggestions by grade level
Click on the link, then select your child's grade level for some developmentally-appropriate book ideas.
Bedford Public Library Calendar
Check out our local libraries for summer reading programs and learning activities all summer long!
CHECK OUT THE TIPS BELOW FROM OUR WONDERFUL READING SPECIALIST, MRS. TAYLOR!
Kindergarten Readiness: June
Kindergarden Readiness: July
Kindergarden Readiness: Aug
Usher in summer by sharing this sweet read-aloud with your kids.
HAVE AN AMAZING SUMMER BREAK!
Read Aloud: And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner
Bethany Lyle, School Counselor
Email: bethany.lyle@bedford.k12.va.us
Website: https://bedfordores.sharpschool.net/
Location: 1044 Otter River Drive, Goode, VA, USA
Phone: (540) 586-9210