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Summer Reading Guide

A child's success as a reader begins much earlier than the first day of school. Reading, and a love for reading, begins at home. Parents click on these links for easy ways to help your cildren become successful readers! Although these tips have been divided by age, many of them can be used with children at various ages and stages – we encourage you to choose the ones that work best for your child.
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Kids Who Read Books Over the Summer Do Better in the Fall

The long hot days of summer provide lots of time to read. It's also a time to make sure kids don't fall behind. Researchers commonly find that students score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer than they do at the beginning. Many articles at Reading Rockets provide information about summer reading and summer learning loss. Plus, you'll discover great activities to encourage your kids to learn, read, and have fun in the summer sun.