For most parents, it\u2019s a challenge to keep kids reading and writing all summer. We\u2019ve got a summer literacy challenge for you and your child.<\/p>\n
Pick just one thing a week to kick start your week\u2019s literacy adventures.<\/p>\n
\uf061Investigate your public library\u2019s summer reading program. Most libraries offer a special program or two
\nduring the summer, including puppet shows, book authors and children\u2019s storytellers. Most are free of charge.
\n\uf061Extend your reading circle. We often find ourselves checking out the same types of books over and over
\nagain. This week\u2019s challenge is to bring a new type of book into the house. Consider fantasy or science fiction,
\nhistorical fiction, poetry, biography, or an informational book.
\n\uf061Listen up! Audiobooks are a great way to engage readers and can introduce students to books above their
\nreading level. Many libraries have audiobooks available for check out, and an Internet search can turn up
\nseveral sites, including Speakaboos.com, that offer free audio books for children.
\n\uf061Make your own audio book! Most phones and computers have simple recording apps on them which are
\nperfect for making homemade audio books! Have your child make up a story, or reread a favorite loved book.
\nThe recordings will be priceless!
\n\uf061Go wordless. Wordless picture books are told entirely through their illustrations \u2014 they are books without
\nwords, or sometimes just a few words. Grab a few wordless books the next time you\u2019re at the library and have
\nfun \u201creading\u201d different versions of the same story. The language and the conversation will inspire you!
\n\uf061Visit a museum, online! You\u2019ll be surprised by how much you can explore without leaving your house. One
\nexample is the Smithsonian Institution Kids site. It\u2019s complete with offerings from Art to Zoo, for kids and
\nstudents of all ages.
\n\uf061Pack in a whole adventure! Find FREE themed reading adventure packs that encourage hands-on fun and
\nlearning, centered around paired fiction and nonfiction books. Visit Reading Rockets and search Adventure Pack.
\n\uf061Point, shoot, and write. Most families have access to a digital camera, iPad or camera phone. Snap some
\nphotos and then encourage your child to write a silly caption for each photo. Not feeling that ambitious? Cut
\nout some pictures from a magazine or the newspaper and have your child write original captions for those.
\n\uf061Google a favorite author and read about him\/her.
\n\uf061Write it down. Encourage your child to keep a simple journal or summer diary. Track interesting things like
\nthe number of fireflies seen in one minute, the number of mosquito bites on a leg, or the different types of
\nfood that can go on the grill.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
*Ideas provided by Reading Rockets<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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