Summer vacation is almost here, yet it’s vital that reading stays on your child’s schedule. Students can lose up to 25% of their reading level over the summer. That’s a lot to make up for during the next school year.

Reading just five books over the course of the summer can prevent summer learning loss and can actually increase a student’s reading level. Rhode Island Tutorial is committed to helping all students achieve lifelong success. Use the following tips to help your children succeed in reading this summer.

Read Aloud With Your Kids

Make reading into a family activity by reading aloud to your children. Have fun with them by making voices, funny faces, or even taking turns acting out the story. Making the story interactive is an easy way to get kids excited about reading.

Let Your Child Choose

During the school year children’s reading choices are very structured. Summer is the time for children to have fun and develop their own taste in books. Instead of setting a time limit or requiring children to read a certain amount of pages allow them to choose when and what they read. Children who don’t feel forced are more likely to enjoy reading.

Make Reading a Priority

With baseball games, art lessons, play dates, and trips to the beach, it’s easy to over-schedule summer days. To encourage reading, you’ll want to make sure your children have free time. If they’re tired, they won’t want to read, so be sure to leave time every day for reading. Even if it’s just 10 minutes at breakfast or before bed, you’ll be setting up a habit of reading that will ideally last a lifetime.

Summer Reading Programs

Local libraries often offer summer reading programs for kids. Sign up your children for a weekly class and watch them become excited to meet up with friends and read every week!

Set a Goal

There are many programs that offer incentives for children to read. One example is TD Bank’s Summer Reading Program. Children who read 10 books over the summer are given $10! Let your children know that if they reach a goal, they may be rewarded.

Turn off the Electronics

Set a night or even a whole day where computers and television aren’t allowed. Children are more likely to read when the television is off-limits.

Reading Doesn’t Only Mean Books

Help children understand that reading applies to more than just books. Everything from newspapers to cereal boxes represents an opportunity for learning. Getting some boys to be interested in reading can be tricky, but there are truly options for everyone. If your son is only interested in sports, have him read Sports Illustrated or the newspaper. Now is the time to help children learn reading is entertaining.

Get Them Their Own Library Card

Help your child sign up for their own library card. Not only will they feel grown up, but they’ll also be excited about reading.

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Whether your student is struggling or could be doing a bit better, RITES’ education experts can help your child make academic gains this summer in our proven, effective, high-quality . Contact RITES’ placement specialist now.

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