Tips to Encourage Summer Reading

Reading beneficial literature during the summer helps students retain what they gained over the school year and develops writing skills, knowledge, self-esteem, vocabulary, comprehension, focus, and memory. Best practices in promoting reading at home include:

• Reading with your child(ren)


• Bringing your child(ren) to the public library


• Reading a paper form of reading material in front of their child(ren)


• Showing and explaining what you are reading to your child(ren)


• Using the electronic book program from a subscription or the library


• Prioritizing reading and playing over any screen time


• Using Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/