Summer Reading

As the school year draws to a close, we want to encourage continued engagement with reading throughout the summer months. Maintaining a consistent habit of daily reading over the summer is a powerful way to build upon the literacy growth your student has achieved this year. This sustained engagement helps to strengthen their reading stamina, allowing them to tackle more complex texts with greater ease and confidence when the new school year begins. Think of summer reading as an opportunity to keep those reading muscles active and ready for the exciting learning ahead.  

One of the most effective ways to foster a lifelong love of reading is by allowing students to choose what they read. When students have the autonomy to select books that genuinely interest them, reading becomes a more enjoyable and intrinsically motivating experience. This personal connection to the material can lead to increased comprehension, deeper engagement with the content, and a stronger sense of ownership over their learning journey. Allowing students to explore genres and topics that spark their curiosity can unlock a world of discovery and foster a positive reading identity.

Supporting your student in finding just the right books can be a rewarding collaborative effort. Your school library and local public library also offer a wealth of recommendations and summer reading programs. Additionally, websites like Common Sense Media provide age-based reviews and insights into book content, while Amazon reviews can offer diverse perspectives from other readers. We encourage you to use these resources to help your student discover books that align with their interests and that they can read successfully, so summer reading is a positive and enjoyable part of their break.  In addition to these resources, we have curated a digital collection of resources that you might find helpful while supporting your reader at home throughout the summer.