The readers will read, no matter the time of year. It's those struggling readers or the kids that just haven't found their groove yet, that need a little boost.
Ideas for encouraging summer reading:
- reading for prizes (Barnes & Noble, Half Price Books and others)
- reading programs at the Public Library (entertainment, fun, hands on, prizes)
- send them home with books (too many kids don't have ready access to reading materials)
- encourage summer school for a mix of fun and curricular
