Summer Reading is Fun!

You may have heard the term ”use it or lose it.” This rings true for students with learning differences during their summer hiatus. Summer learning loss can set kids back 2-3 months! Swapping school skills for fun in the sun is not a good idea. 

To avoid the “brain drain”, maintain consistency with your weekly sessions and practice.  If you are not in tutoring sessions, consider picking back up over the summer to refresh your child’s skills, prevent loss, and even pick up momentum.

Summer Reading Lists can also motivate reluctant readers to complete the books and collaborate with other students. Start With a Book is a great program that offers parents guidance and activity choices to keep things interesting.

Another idea is to have your child write in a daily journal. They can create a keepsake while sharpening their skills in written expression. You can help them revise and edit two weekly entries to maintain strong spelling and grammar techniques. Of course, the local library is an incredible outlet for book clubs and literacy-rich activities.

Have a cook in the house? Measuring ingredients while cooking and reading instructions in a recipe is another engaging way to incorporate learning into summer entertainment. 

The bottom line is that it is optional to maintain the same rigid school learning environment over the summer. However, if you infuse academic elements into each day, kids can catch up when school starts back up.