Summer is a wonderful opportunity for your kids to continue their learning, or it can be a big brain drain.  Reading during the summer is a great way to keep kids’ reading skills polished—and it can be a lot of fun.

Why Summer Reading?

Multiple studies, as well as the word of any teacher you ask, prove that kids must use the skills they’ve learned the previous school year during the summer, or they’ll lose at least some of them.

Reading during the summer is especially important because it helps kids maintain:

• Reading comprehension skills (the ability to understand and remember what they’ve read)
• Reading speed
• Critical thinking skills (it’s important for kids to ask questions about what they’re reading such as What will happen next? or What makes this character act this way?
• Spelling skills

Reading is also a way for kids to explore our world and thousands of fantasy worlds—all from their couch, bedroom or tree house.  Kids that read books about animals, science, history, poetry or famous artists aren’t just improving their reading skills; they’re learning about other school subjects as well.

Check out our Summer Programs Page for dates & activities being offered to help your child continue to grow as a reader this summer!