Summertime Reading Ideas – Think Outside the Box
Typically, any child about to finish their school year will be thinking thoughts of sleeping in, the beach, and then some more sleeping in. Reading is not on their mind. However, as a parent, if you plan early enough and let them know that they will continue reading as a form of fun, reading should not become too much of a chore.
Of course, the more creative you are with your children in getting them to read, the smoother this endeavor will become for both you and your child.
* Have them read about your vacation destination. If you are traveling to a new destination or even to an old, familiar one, have your child do some research on the area. Get some books out of the library and have them fully participate in the history and culture of that area. Perhaps use this as an incentive to get them to read