Wow – school will be ending soon! It’s hard to believe that another school year will soon be coming to a close. This is a great time to go to the library or find great online reading sites to help your child continue to grow and develop his or her reading skills. While summer is a time for fun and relaxation, it is also a time when children lose some of their skills or “regress” a bit due to not using those reading skills on a daily basis. While it is ok to give kid a break, be sure to plan some time to continue to read and share books together so that your child’s skills can remain sharp. Take your child to the library or book store and let him browse until he finds the books that interest him and that he will want to spend some quite time reading and enjoying. Our actions continue to speak louder than our words so your child should also see you take some well deserved “down time” with a good book in our hands. Be sure to ask your local children’s librarian for some suggestions based on your child’s interests. Summer can be filled with swimming, playing and above all, good books.
