In the meantime, I'm also thinking about this year's crew, and I've got a few things to help them along the way through their summer of books. A few years ago, I borrowed an idea from Miss Trayers. (She has many ideas worth borrowing. Click on her name and you'll see some of the ways she helps her readers during the summer.)
I've modified her original idea a bit by specifically including trips to the library. Click on the graphic below and you can get your own copy. If I've done it right, you can edit.
I've also recently come to the conclusion that many parents don't quite understand how important the library is to their child's summer reading life and they might not even know how to best use it, so I'm also sending home information about library tips. Check it out here.
Thank you for the shout-out! I love when I am reminded of ideas that I loved and had forgotten about! I need to do that reading pic request with this group. :) Hey, guess what? Our district has this student book club schools can participate in, I suggested they add Fish in a Tree to the list for the upper grade kiddos and they did! I get to share the book with my 3rd-5th Grade students who participate--all because of you and your suggestion!
ReplyDeleteMiss Trayers, I'm glad I could remind you of your wonderful idea. Oh, it's wonderful to hear you get to share Fish in a Tree. It's so good!
DeleteOur public librarian came to the school last week -- they have so many fun things going on, it makes me wish I was a kid, or at the very least, that my daughter was young enough to participate. I so need to do this -- find a way to remind parent how important reading in the summer is. Sara
ReplyDeleteSara, our local library does the same. I'm hoping my kids will join in. Even if they don't, parents need to get their kids to the library!
DeleteOh that summer slide!! Grrr! I am constantly trying to think of ways to to help with this!! Thank you for your post.
ReplyDeleteEm, if we could just get our kids to the library on a regular basis, it would sure help, huh?!
DeleteGreat idea Tammy and Miss Trayers! I'd like to do this too!
ReplyDeleteBarb, it's fun. You should!
DeleteIf parents only understood just how real the summer slide is for some students. Thank you for sharing these great tips to help prevent students from losing all the gains they have made during the school year!
ReplyDeleteLori, I can only hope parents pay attention. Those kids need some books in their hands. :)
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