{"id":2195,"date":"2024-06-10T13:26:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T13:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/?p=2195"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:48:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:48:13","slug":"6-teacher-tips-for-getting-kids-into-a-summer-reading-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2024\/06\/10\/6-teacher-tips-for-getting-kids-into-a-summer-reading-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Teacher Tips for Getting Kids Into a Summer Reading Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important for kids to read during summer break, so when the school year kicks off again in the fall, they\u2019ll be ready to dive back into learning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your child has an assigned summer reading list or is participating in a summer reading program, these six teacher tips will help them get into a summer reading routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Keep a Loose Schedule<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Joe Saenz, a 5th-grade teacher in New Jersey, encourages parents to keep their child on a relaxed schedule to help them get into a summer reading routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHave a typical time that they wake up in the morning and go to bed at night,\u201d Saenz says. \u201cAnd within that schedule, set aside \u2014 even if it&#8217;s only 15 or 20 minutes \u2014 a time just to read together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Don\u2019t Present Reading As a Chore<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading shouldn\u2019t be an activity your child has to do. It should be something they want to do! And the best way for them to understand the joy of reading is by watching you do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amy Soupiset, a 6th-grade reading teacher in Texas, recommends parents model the active reading life they want their own children to engage in. If your child sees how much you love to read and how much joy it brings you, they\u2019ll want to join in the fun. For example, you can share why you loved some of your favourite childhood books. Read them aloud with your child under a shady tree outside!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also read your own favourite grown-up books next to your child as they read their titles. In any case, make sure your child sees you reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Go Outside<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading doesn\u2019t have to be at a desk. Saenz recommends children take their books outside to change up their summer reading environment. \u201cGo somewhere where there\u2019s no television or other temptations so they can really focus and be comfortable as they\u2019re reading,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Role Reversal<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You may typically read aloud to your child before bed. Saenz recommends parents and children occasionally reverse roles during story time so children are reading aloud to parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll not only be able to help your child with unfamiliar vocabulary, but you\u2019ll also be able to check on their comprehension while showing them your own excitement for the book. That enthusiasm will motivate your child to read even more!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Make Summer Reading a Shared Family Experience<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most effective ways to get your child into the swing of summer reading is by getting everyone involved. You may even find your own joy in the books they&#8217;re reading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSome of the richest, sweetest, and most challenging stories are middle grade and YA stories,\u201d says Soupiset. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot to be gained from the experience with your kid, and I think they\u2019ll enjoy it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. 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