Summer Reading Tips and Tricks

Jun 5 2019

Carve out a time in your day for a "family reading time." If your children see you reading for pleasure at the same time they are reading, they will know it is a fun activity and will begin to model your behavior.
If your child is too young to read on their own, read out loud to them. This will create lasting memories for you and your child.
Besides the books on their summer reading list, encourage your child to choose their own reading material over the summer. There is plenty to choose from: fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, magazines, etc.
For additional fun, take a look at the summer reading programs at your local library. There are a lot of great, free events and activities all over the region.

Ready to start a discussion about what your child is reading? Here are some good starter phrases that might come in handy.

How long should my child read?

Below you will see the grade your student is entering and our minimum recommended time spent reading over the summer.

Early Childhood, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten - Read (or be read to) 3 times a week for at least 10 minutes per session
1st Grade - Read (or be read to) 3 times a week for at least 10 minutes per session
2nd Grade - Read 3 times a week for at least 10 minutes per session
3rd Grade - Read 3 times a week for at least 15 minutes per session
4th Grade - Read 4 times a week for at least 15 minutes per session
Grades 5, 6, 7, 8 - Read 4 times a week for at least 20 minutes per session

Besides the suggested readings in our Summer Reading Lists, here are some great reading resource lists: