Summer time, and the reading is easy!!!
I think a lot of us enjoy a good "beach read" in the summer. The days are longer and there is often more leisure time. Camping, hanging out with family, waiting for the BBQ to cook...all good times to pick up a book. Well, the same is very much true for our kids. According to Scholastic:
"Summer reading is critical, not only for helping kids maintain learning while school is out, but also for fostering social-emotional development, discovering the joy of stories, and elevating the importance of lifelong learning.
Educators and parents agree summer reading matters. According to the Scholastic Teacher & Principal School Report, 96% of educators agree that providing year-round access to books at home is important to enhancing student achievement. And according to the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report™: 7th Edition, 94% of parents agree that reading books over the summer will help their child during the school year." (source)
We can help with access to books. Check out our Book Mobile this summer. Find a location near you and come see what fun things there are for your child to pick up and read.