Seawell Literacy Newsletter
Summer Reading Edition
Enjoy Great Books This Summer!
Summer is right around the corner. Readers are always looking for the next great book. Peruse this newsletter to find:
- Information about why summer reading matters
- Links to several summer reading lists
- Links to sites with summer reading activities
Why Summer Reading Matters
When children read what they enjoy, they learn to love reading and become better readers. Research has shown that children who continue to read during the summer vacation perform better in the fall when school resumes, and that even reading for simple summer enjoyment helps children with literacy skills, while helping prevent learning losses.
Richard Allington's research provides compelling evidence that children who are able to choose books to read over the summer can avoid the "summer slide." You can read more about his work here.
What can families do? A lot! Scroll down to find links, resources, and ideas to help your child find books to enjoy this summer.
SUMMER READING LISTS
SUMMER READING ACTIVITIES
Word of the Week
Families of rising 3rd-6th graders will enjoy this site. Choose a "word of the week" for your family and see how often you can use it!
In June 2015, all links above were for appropriate content. As links can change, please check links before opening them with children.