It's the end of the school year, and all we can think about is summer! The beginning of summer--to me--always indicates the excitement of summer reading. More than just keeping your child's brain working when school isn't in session, learning to read regularly will hopefully spark an interest in reading throughout your child's life.
Tips to Keep Summer Reading Going all Summer long:
- Set a goal with your child. Have them help you keep track of her progress.
- Read to your child at bedtime every night.
- If your child can read on his own, make it a rule to read at least 20 minutes a day. (And realize that in the busy days of summer that doesn't always actually happen.)
- Give your children healthy snacks as they read to bribe them, if necessary. (We pop popcorn.)
- Go to the library on the same day every week to return and check out new books.
- Go to the various library events throughout the summer.
Check out your local library reading programs & kick-off parties!
Summer Reading Programs at Local Libraries:
📚 Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
A Universe of Stories: 2019 Summer Reading
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party: Tuesday, May 28, 5:30 - 7:30PM
Registration is open now! Begin tracking your reading May 28th. Complete challenges and attend program events throughout the summer to win awesome prizes!
📚 Coatesville-Clay Township Public Library
June - July for students entering 1st grade - 6th grade.
📚 Danville-Center Township Public Library
A Universe of Stories: 2019 Summer Reading
Summer Reading Kick-Off Event: Wednesday, May 29, 4 - 7PM
A Universe of Stories: 2019 Summer Reading
Registration is open now! Track your reading June 3 - July 14.
Summer Reading Party June 10, 5 - 7:30 PM - Free ice cream to every registered kiddo
📚 Avon-Washington Township Public Library
A Universe of Stories: 2019 Summer Reading
Children's Summer Reading Kick-Off Karnival: May 29, 4 - 6PM
Registration is open now! Track your reading May 27 - July 19. Earn points through reading and attending summer library events for prizes!
Bonus Summer Reading Opportunities:
Students in grades 1 - 6 can read and log eight books in their journal to earn a free book from Barnes & Noble.
Feed Your Brain Summer Reading Program
Read for 300 minutes in June & July, and receive points that can be exchanged for free book money!
*You have to enter your email address to receive promotion emails in order to register for the program.
