{"id":2205,"date":"2024-06-24T13:19:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T13:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/?p=2205"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:54:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:54:34","slug":"5-expert-approved-summer-reading-tips-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2024\/06\/24\/5-expert-approved-summer-reading-tips-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Expert-Approved Summer Reading Tips 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>Just because school\u2019s out, it doesn\u2019t mean books should be returned to their shelves. Reading routines are an essential part of your child\u2019s development, and summer is the perfect time to make reading a regular part of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about it: Without the pressures of a curriculum, homework, and after-school activities, your child has plenty of free time to explore the topics and genres <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2022\/12\/07\/3-ways-to-encourage-your-child-to-read\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">they really want to read about<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSummer is a wonderful time for leisurely, independent reading, and for children to consolidate what they\u2019ve learned throughout the school year and make it their own,\u201d says Karen Baicker, executive director of the Yale Child Study Center\u2013Scholastic Collaborative for Child &amp; Family Resilience and publisher for Family and Community Engagement (FACE) at Scholastic Education Solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five tips to help your child enjoy reading this summer.<\/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. Refresh the reading nook.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Take it outside! Set up a comfortable spot near the pool or on a hammock in the shade. When it\u2019s too buggy outside, embrace the spirit of summer by building a reading fort or tent inside. Swap in different art, colour, and lighting from winter to support a positive outlook on meeting summertime reading goals.<\/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. Pack a portable library.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The go-anywhere freedom of summer makes it easy to skip out on a daily reading commitment. Ensure your child always has <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2024\/05\/22\/how-to-determine-the-reading-level-of-a-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">just-right books<\/a> to read at reach, whether it&#8217;s in the car or on the beach, by packing a portable library of books, magazines, and anything else they will pick up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Variety is key to encouraging reader engagement, not to mention a habit of reading widely.&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>3. Make car trips conversational.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of books on the go, you might be spending time on the road this summer as a family. While the car doesn\u2019t need to double as your child\u2019s off-season classroom, it\u2019s a prime place for starting conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether that\u2019s reviewing what your child learned in the past school year or what they\u2019re excited for in the year ahead, or discussing what they like about their current reads, you\u2019ll be engaging your child\u2019s comprehension skills \u2014 and hopefully challenging them to draw conclusions and form opinions. After all, discussion is at the root of the classroom experience.<\/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. Relocate the bedtime read-aloud routine for sleepovers.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you and your child have <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2024\/03\/18\/how-to-use-reading-time-to-bond-with-your-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fine-tuned the art of the bedtime read-aloud<\/a>, there\u2019s no need to drop the routine just because there\u2019s no school the next day. Consider this: If your child wants to stay up a few minutes later than usual to read, they can!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For children who\u2019ll be sleeping away from home, either at a friend\u2019s house or summer camp, encourage them to get others in on the reading. Children can take turns reading with their bunkmates or acting out scenes from their nightly read as a daytime activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re travelling as a family, consider ordering some books ahead of time for delivery to your vacation address. This fun surprise will enhance the holiday experience and give children extra incentive to reach their summer reading goals.<\/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. Add variety to your reading repertoire.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The end of the school year is a great time to gauge your child\u2019s progress, not just with reading but subject matter and topical knowledge in general. From these discussions you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2023\/03\/09\/simple-questions-you-can-ask-to-gauge-your-childs-current-interests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gain insight into their interests<\/a>, which are always evolving. Keep track of the type of books and genres your child loves to read and ask them what they like most about them. Checking in with your kid frequently can help you guide them toward other materials \u2014 and formats \u2014 they\u2019ll take to most readily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSummer is ideal not just for choice in topics, but also for exploring different formats,\u201d Baicker says. \u201cTry out graphic novels, audiobooks, e-books, magazines, picture books, and chapter books.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To show your support, help your child set a reading goal they can work toward in their months off. This could be a number of minutes spent reading per day (30 is the minimum suggested), or a number of books read per month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like completing a task or chore around the house, achieving summer reading goals gives your child a boost of confidence at a time when they\u2019re not typically recognized for achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your young reader will be surprised by how well the open-endedness of summer complements the limitless wonder found in books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more summer reading tips, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/tag\/summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/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 21, 2023. 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