Casey Elementary Summer Reading
Helpful Resources to prevent the Summer Slide - Summer 2021
Stopping the Summer Slide
If you have heard of the "Summer Slide" (the loss of learning and reading skills over the summer), then you know the importance of reading during the summer break. The "Summer Slide" is preventable! Frequent and consistent reading throughout the summer months is the answer!
Check out the resources and programs below. They will help you and your family enjoy books all summer long. Have fun reading this summer!
Mr. Garcia, Casey Librarian
Casey Library's Summer Reading Program 2021
You may also download and complete the bookmark on the 5 Book Dive website and return it to me when we return to school in the fall to receive a reward!
5 Book Dive
For some fun book recommendations, please check out one or more of our 5 Book Dive suggested reading lists that are posted on the 5 Book Dive website. We have six lists to choose from: K-2 (English), K-2 (Spanish), 3-5 (English), 3-5 (Spanish), 6-8, and 9-12.
Download and use 5 Book Dive Bookmark and Reading Log on the 5 Book Dive website to keep track of the books that you read. If you read 5 or more books, you can write them down on the bookmark and return it to Mr. Garcia in the fall for a prize!
Austin Public Library
Austin ISD's has a great partnership with the Austin Public Library. All AISD students can sign-up for an Austin Public Library card each year during the school registration process. When their APL card, they can access online books, resources, programming and more! Due to COVID-19, Austin Public Library is adapting their youth Summer Reading Program. The new Summer Reading program will be updated on their website soon. Stay tuned to see how you can participate all summer long!
Digital Library Links - Read Books Online! ¡Recursos para leer libros en línea!
Vaya al siguiente enlace para tener acceso a estos recursos.
MackinVia
English and Spanish. Students can log in to the Austin ISD Portal for access. Inglés y español. Estudiantes tienen acceso con el portal de Austin ISD.
Pebble Go
English and Spanish. Students can log in to the Austin ISD Portal for access. Inglés y español. Estudiantes tienen acceso con el portal de Austin ISD.
MyOn.com
My Capstone Library
International Children's Digital Library
Multiple languages. No Username or password required.
Múltiples idiomas - No se requiere usuario ni contraseña.
Tumblebooks
Audible - Listen to books for free!
Multiple languages - Stream an incredible collection of stories for free!
Múltiples idiomas - ¡pueden bajar una colección de cuentos gratuita!
Story Time From Space
Storyline Online - Famous People Read Stories Online
English only. - No username or password needed.
Solamente en inglés. No se requiere usuario ni contraseña.
Epic! Digital Library For Kids (30 Day Free Trial)
Parents must sign up for a free account for 30 days (or you may be receiving a sign-up email from your child's teacher).
Los padres inician una cuenta gratuita o pueden recibir un correo de la maestra del estudiante.
TeachingBooks.net
Lots of different resources including activities, read alouds, and more!
Hay muchos recursos diferentes incluyendo actividades, cuentos, y más.
Scholastic BookFlix - Read and Watch Fun Stories!
Watch and read storybooks and non-fiction books in English and Spanish. Mire y lea libros de cuentos y libros de información en inglés y español. Username/Usuario: Learning20 Password/Contraseña: Clifford
Visite este sitio para buscar los examenes de AR.
Helpful Websites - Sitios Ayudativos
Highlights Magazine
Scholastic Learn At Home
Scholastic is currently offering lots of fun, free resources to use while we are teaching and learning at home!
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.htmlNational Geographic Kids
Free Virtual Field Trips
Cool Reading Resources (BTSB)
STEM @ Home
Educational Insights - At-home Activities
USA Today Tech - List of 32 Free Educational Resources
Common Sense Media - Helpful Family Resource
Casey Library Media Center
Email: john.f.garcia@austinisd.org
Website: https://caseylibrary.weebly.com/
Location: 9400 Texas Oaks Drive, Austin, TX 78748, USA
Phone: 512-841-6916
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaseyLibrary/
Twitter: @Casey_Library