As summer vacation looms, I'm sure both you and your children are ready to be done with school, already! (I admit, I am, too! We all need a break.)
But did you know that kids who don't read during the summer can slide backwards in their reading skills? Research shows a definitive difference between students who read during the summer and students who don't. (see image below)
But did you know that kids who don't read during the summer can slide backwards in their reading skills? Research shows a definitive difference between students who read during the summer and students who don't. (see image below)
Of course there are many places you can buy or borrow books, but did you know that there are many FREE summer reading programs where kids can actually earn prizes and more free books? Here are some awesome ones:
Barnes & Noble Bookstore: Earn a free book!
Here Is How:
Step 1: Read any 8 books and record them in the Reading Journal
(PDF).
Step 2: Bring the completed Reading Journal to your local B&N store.
Step 3: Choose a FREE BOOK from our selection on the Reading Journal list at the store... Enjoy reading!
Here Is How:
Step 1: Read any 8 books and record them in the Reading Journal
(PDF).
Step 2: Bring the completed Reading Journal to your local B&N store.
Step 3: Choose a FREE BOOK from our selection on the Reading Journal list at the store... Enjoy reading!
Half Price Books: Earn a $5 gift card!
- Read for at least 15 minutes each day in the months of June and July. (Grown-ups may read aloud to kids who are still learning.)
- Add up your minutes and have your parent or guardian initial each week.
- Once you’ve read 300 minutes, turn in your completed log to earn HPB Bookworm Bucks for each month.
- We’ll award one top reader per age group each month with a TOP READER prize - a $20 HPB Gift Card!*
Pizza Hut's Book-It! Summer Reading Challenge: Earn free prizes!
Children must read 5 books to enter to win a prize. You can submit the form online or download it and mail it in.
Children must read 5 books to enter to win a prize. You can submit the form online or download it and mail it in.
Pottery Barn Kids Summer Reading Challenge: Earn a free book!
Read 8 books from their recommended reading list by July 31st and earn a free book! Select Pottery Barn Kids stores also have story time on Tuesday mornings (see your local store for details).
Read 8 books from their recommended reading list by July 31st and earn a free book! Select Pottery Barn Kids stores also have story time on Tuesday mornings (see your local store for details).
Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge: earn prizes!
Log your reading minutes into your online dashboard. Answer challenge questions and earn rewards!
(This free Scholastic program has a TON of free resources for parents, kids, and teachers! I highly recommend you check it out.)
Log your reading minutes into your online dashboard. Answer challenge questions and earn rewards!
(This free Scholastic program has a TON of free resources for parents, kids, and teachers! I highly recommend you check it out.)
And of course, check your local library to see if they offer a summer reading program! Our Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh has an awesome program where you can earn free books for reading throughout the summer. (If you live in the area, make sure to stop by the main branch in Oakland on June 8th for their Summer Reading Extravaganza kick-off party!)
Important Dates & Announcements
From July through August, our school will be closed on Fridays.
July 1-4: School Closed (Independence Day)
August 26, 27: Meet the Teacher Day (Virtual Classroom)
September 1: School Closed (Labor Day)
September 2: First Day of School
We will be changing from Gradebook to BrainHoney on June 22nd. All grades will be saved, but the actual assignment pages will be deleted. If you would like to save anything, you must either print out the assignments or save an electronic copy.
July 1-4: School Closed (Independence Day)
August 26, 27: Meet the Teacher Day (Virtual Classroom)
September 1: School Closed (Labor Day)
September 2: First Day of School
We will be changing from Gradebook to BrainHoney on June 22nd. All grades will be saved, but the actual assignment pages will be deleted. If you would like to save anything, you must either print out the assignments or save an electronic copy.
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