{"id":2201,"date":"2024-06-21T15:34:41","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T15:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/?p=2201"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:53:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:53:30","slug":"5-tips-for-creating-a-summer-reading-environment-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2024\/06\/21\/5-tips-for-creating-a-summer-reading-environment-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Creating a Summer Reading Environment for Kids"},"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>Whether it\u2019s a cozy corner in your living room or a special space in your child\u2019s bedroom, creating a summer reading environment for your kids will inspire them to read and make diving into books even more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps children experience reading as a fun summer activity \u2014 like going to the pool or playing outside \u2014 rather than something they have to do for homework, in which they might log reading by minutes and pages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith the wide expanse of summer, you can shed some of those metrics and help your child view time with a good book like a trip to the beach, a ballgame, or a picnic,\u201d says Karen Baicker, executive director of the Yale Child Study Center-Scholastic Collaborative for Child &amp; Family Resilience. \u201cThat can start by creating a cozy, dedicated space where books are an open-ended invitation to a summer escape.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you begin to plan and brainstorm ideas for your child\u2019s summer reading area, here are five tips to keep in mind.<\/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. Capture the spirit of summer.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This time of year is all about unstructured fun, and reading should evoke that same spirit of free time and pleasure. \u201cCreate a reading space that matches that carefree mood,\u201d says Baicker. \u201cThat might be a hammock in the yard, a beanbag chair in a corner, or a rocking chair by a window.\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. Make it comfortable.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to reading, comfort is key. Pay special attention to good lighting when creating a reading environment and make the space as cozy as possible, says Baicker. Wall art and family photographs are also a nice touch, and reading forts and tents are a sure-fire way to get younger readers into the spirit of summer 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. Eliminate distractions.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Distractions are the bane of readers, both young and old. And summer is full of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTry to create their reading nook away from the family TV and other competing interests,\u201d says Baicker. \u201cAvoid high-traffic, noisy areas. It\u2019s much easier for a child to stay focused on a book when they have peace and quiet.\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>4. Make books accessible.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep high-interest books within easy reach of your child\u2019s reading area. Don\u2019t be afraid to mix up the types of reading materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s one or two magazines devoted to your child\u2019s current obsession or the first few books in their new favourite series or <a href=\"https:\/\/bookclubs.scholastic.ca\/s\/cec-ca\/en\/search?prefn1=bookType&amp;prefv1=Comics%2C%20Graphic%20Novels%20and%20Manga&amp;prefn2=itemType-cec-ca&amp;prefv2=N&amp;prefn3=languageCode-cec-ca&amp;prefv3=English%7CFrench&amp;collid=Graphic%20Novels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graphic novel collection<\/a>, offering a little variety goes a long way when it comes to meeting your child\u2019s reading needs and interests.<\/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. Refresh books periodically.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the summer, Baicker suggests refreshing your child\u2019s book nook with new selections matching their interests. This way, they\u2019ll remain engaged and look forward to reading and learning something new about the topics they love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even make adding books extra special by designating a specific day during the week to introduce new reading materials, or having a family pizza night to celebrate a new book release!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop favourite summer reads below! You can find all summer-themed books and activities at <a href=\"https:\/\/bookclubs.scholastic.ca\/s\/cec-ca\/en\/search?collid=summer-reading&amp;&amp;utm_source=CEC&amp;utm_medium=Homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholastic Book Clubs<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Originally published by Scholastic Parents on June 5, 2023. 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