How to Approach Summer Reading

How to Approach Summer Reading

With remote learning and school closures, It might feel like school has been out for months already, but very soon school will be officially over for the summer. When classes end for the summer, it is incredibly important to get your kids reading, especially if they struggle with reading during the year. What are some ways to encourage reading in the summer?

  • Choose “easy reads.” Comic books, choose your own adventure stories, and other light reading are still reading! If your libraries are open, take your children to the library and allow them to choose books and magazines that are appropriate and appealing to them.
  • Read aloud. If you are outside with your children – there are always opportunities for reading. Read road signs and directions. Read menus and instruction manuals. If you read aloud to your children while they have the text in front of them, they too will be practicing their skills.
  • Model reading. On Shabbos, spend some time reading in the living room. In the evenings when it’s quiet, spend some time reading in the living room. If there is not a scheduled activity during the week, spend some time reading in the living room. The more your children see you read, the more likely they will be to pick up a book.
  • Use recorded books. It is hard for some children to continually focus on reading. Therefore, find audiobooks that can allow children to follow along while turning pages or even just simply listen. Their vocabularies and imaginations will expand.

This summer, more than ever, it is important to create a learning environment so that our children can continue to grow and can be ready for what school brings next year.

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