Keep Your Child READING This Summer!!

It has been proven that students that don't read over the summer lose an average of two to three months in reading skills, while those who keep reading experience gains. Most of the libraries in the area towns are sponsoring some kind of reading programs, throughout the summer, for children to get involved in. The Concord Public Library is having a wonderful summer reading experience called "G'Day for Reading", that I would highly recommend.

Most importantly, make sure that your child is reading material that is appropriate to their reading level. One easy way to see if that "just right" book has been selected is to try the "Five Finger Method." Turn to any page in the book and have the child begin to read. Each time they make an error, put up a finger. If they make more than 5 errors, then that book is probably too hard for them and you should look to find an easier one.

The more your child reads, the easier it will be for him. 30 minutes a day during the summer can make a world of difference when school begins again. It's free, it's fun and you can travel anywhere in a book!