SUMMER 2019
Families that read together,
Grow together
SUMMER PASSPORT TO READING
& Summer Passport Facebook
where we can share Photos, Updates, favorite books,
discussions on books, raffles, and More.
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Parents, Check out the following ideas for promoting reading at home!
Place a basket of books and magazines in several rooms of your house.
Model Reading. Sit down and read your favorite magazine
or newspaper while your child is reading.
Read together. We're never too old to have someone read to us.
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Check out the photos our Emerson Families have shared in the past!
Library visits, early morning reading, Reading poolside, reading in the garden,
Museum Visits, At the pool, at the park, reading to a younger brother,Brothers & Sisters reading together.....
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Devynn's summer reading and great library choices has been really contagious for the Woywod's. Thanks Emerson!
Zuri played a rhyming word game. She read the words on the cards and then put them in correct row. Kaila & Sal sent these photos from their trip to some Mayan Caves in Mexico. They also sent the following, "Mayan caves called Lulton Yucatan Peninsula. One of the walls has a Mayan hand print from 100's of years ago. Taken in June 30th." |
Brothers sharing a Book
Great Summer Activity! Thanks WoyWod Family!
Interesting reading articles
Summer reading is so different than reading for school. Here are 3 reasons to encourage it for kids. click on the button to the left... |
Thanks to Mrs. Bozic for sharing the following article...
One of the biggest impacts on an adult's life is how they spend 10 minutes a day as a child. Think when adults aren't successful it's due to the choices they've made in their lives? Not always. It often has to do with how they started out. Doing one thing for 10 minutes every day could change someone's whole future. Nearly 1 billion people worldwide can't read this sentence. And it has nothing to do with the language it's written in. See, in America, some estimates say around 12% of children grow up without basic reading skills.Meanwhile, Save the Children, over in the UK, estimates over 1.5 million British children will suffer the same fate by 2025. And things are even worse in many developing countries. Which is a big problem. And while it's dangerous to to draw a cause and effect relationship, there is a strong correlation between reading ability by third grade, graduation rates, and ultimately, incarceration rates. According to the Literacy Foundation, the problems with illiteracy are vast. On a personal level, people who can't read have trouble getting and holding down high quality jobs. They're also prone to low self-esteem, or self-efficacy, and more likely to battle depression. Other issues are more abstract. Those who suffer from illiteracy struggle to understand and keep up with big cultural issues like global warming and equal rights. They're less likely, as a result, to become positively involved in their communities. But it's not hopeless. There's a lot you can do to help raise the literacy rate. CLICK THE BUTTON TO THE left, TO LEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO! |
Summer Reading Tips for Parents of Kindergartners, First Graders and Readers & Writers*
During your child’s school vacation, it is important for him to spend time reading and writing on a regular basis–whether he is a very beginning reader or a fluent reader. Luckily, summer’s more flexible schedule and wide array of activities lend themselves to literacy opportunities. Try some of these suggestions for making your school-aged child’s summer full of literacy fun.
During your child’s school vacation, it is important for him to spend time reading and writing on a regular basis–whether he is a very beginning reader or a fluent reader. Luckily, summer’s more flexible schedule and wide array of activities lend themselves to literacy opportunities. Try some of these suggestions for making your school-aged child’s summer full of literacy fun.
- Be a reader and writer yourself. When you spend time reading books on the beach or even directions for how to put together the grill this summer, you demonstrate for your child that reading is both fun and useful.
- Set aside a consistent time each day for reading. Depending on your family’s schedule, reading time might be in the morning, afternoon or before bed. Whatever time you choose, stick to it, but also remember that flexibility around trips and special family events is OK.
- Read aloud to your reader. As school-aged children become better readers, parents often stop reading aloud to them. However, by reading more difficult books aloud to your reader, you help him learn new vocabulary words, concepts, and ways of telling stories or presenting information. You also enjoy the closeness of sharing a book with your child.
- Connect read-aloud choices to summer activities. Read your child books about camping, such as “Webster and Arnold Go Camping”, before or after a camping trip. When you read and discuss books about things your child has experienced, you help her learn important vocabulary and extend her understanding of experiences.
- Allow your child to choose books for summer reading. While it is important for your child to complete reading required by his school, it is equally important for him to read about topics that interest him, whether it is insects, dragons or a favorite fiction series.
- Help your child select books at a comfortable level. Listen to your child read. If he reads smoothly, uses expression and can accurately tell you what he read, the book is probably at a comfortable level. If you are having troubling judging, consult your local children’s librarian, who is likely to be an expert at matching books to readers. In addition, teach your child to use the “rule of thumb” in selecting books: if he makes five or more errors in reading a page of about 50 words, the book is too challenging.
- Encourage your child not to limit summer reading to books. Encourage your child to read the sports page to check up on her favorite baseball team or to read children’s magazines such as Ranger Rick, National Geographic World and New Moon.
- Read a book and watch the video together. When you finish reading and viewing, discuss the similarities and differences and talk about which version you prefer. Many books, including “Stone Fox”, “Sarah, Plain and Tall” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” are available in movie versions.
- Take books along on outings. Pack books in your beach bag or picnic basket, and bring a stack on long car rides. You and your child can enjoy books together anywhere you go this summer.
- Encourage your child to write this summer, too. From writing postcards to friends and relatives to keeping a journal while on a trip, summer presents unique ways for your child to write about his own experiences. Have your child pack a disposable camera on vacations or day trips and help him create a book about his experiences.
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