With summer vacation right around the corner it becomes difficult to encourage kids to read. I can attest to this myself as a parent of two elementary age students (one moving on to middle school in the fall). So in order to help parents encourage their kiddos to read, there are a couple of opportunities that parents and students can take advantage of:
Brown County Library Summer Reading Programs
The Brown County Library has three summer reading programs for kids of all ages to take part in. The first is Fizz, Boom, Read which targets students from birth through fifth grade. The second, Spark a Reaction, is for students going into grades 6 through 12. The third, Literary Elements, is geared toward us adults! So as you can see, they've worked hard to encourage all family members to enjoy their programs! Be sure to stop in and see what prizes are available for all levels. Sign up begins tomorrow, June 7th.
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading - Imagination's Destination
This program is for students going into grades 1 - 6. The steps are quite simple. Download a reading record from their website, read 8 books and record them on the reading record, bring your completed record to your local B&N store, enjoy a free book from a selection they have available! Who doesn't love a free book? I know I couldn't pass that up!
Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge
Scholastic has an online opportunity for students. This program began May 5th and runs through September 5th. Students can help to set a summer reading world record!
No matter what you decide to do this summer, I hope you will find time to read every day!
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