Summer Reading Fun

1. Why you need to read to your child... • Reading to your child is more than a way of spending time with her or him. It's more than a way of bonding with your child. • It's more than a pastime. It's more than something your child enjoys. • Of course, reading to your child is all of these things. But there's more to it. • It helps ensure success in school, and in life. Really! Reading to your child helps your child build something called early literacy. Ideas for summer reading fun Summer Reading Fun http://www.scholastic.com/summerreading/index.htm http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/ http://www.borders.com/online/store/MediaView_doubledogdare http://www.rif.org/kids/leer/en/cuarto_english.htm Summer reading can be a breeze if you keep it pleasurable and fun! One way or another, incorporate reading into every day, and your child will benefit in innumerable ways. A love of reading will carry your child through many years to come. http://www.ncte.org/awards/orbispictus http://www.readingrockets.org/article/57

2. Fox Cities Libraries Dates: May 24 through Aug. 6 Ages: Birth through age 12 (going into sixth grade) Features: Prize drawings, incentives, story times, reading clubs, crafts, book parties, Readers' Cup challenge and more. Children's entertainer Tom Pease performs at 1 and 3 p.m. June 10. Information/registration: 920-832-618 or www.kids.apl.org Encourage reading and writing into everyday activities. Watch TV with the sound off and closed captioning on Read directions for how to play a new game Help with meals by writing up a grocery list or find things in the grocery store, and read the recipe aloud for mom or dad during cooking time. More ideas at PBS Parents (in Spanish, too) and ReadWriteThink. http://dpi.state.wi.us/pld/slp.html