Some Tips for Summer Reading!!!!!
�Keep summer reading fun, not a chore.
�Give your child plenty of books and time to enjoy them.
�Encourage your child to read every day. Reading newspapers 
 and magazines counts! 
�Make reading the "Kid's Post" part of the daily routine.
�Libraries and local bookstores run promotional programs. 
 Sign your child up. See Incentive Programs on my website.
�Include a variety of books such as poetry, biography, and 
 nonfiction, as well as folklore and fiction.
�Remember to vary the difficulty of reading material. Summer 
 reading should be enjoyable, not a difficult challenge. When 
 deciding if a book is at your child's reading level have them 
 read a page from the middle of the book. If he doesn't know 
 five or more words, then the book is too hard for pleasure reading.
�Keep books in the car.
�Get your child his own library card and go often.
�Help your child select books on topics they are interested 
 in. When you take a trip to a museum, zoo, or point of interest,
 tie a book into the experience.
�Include books on tape with the summer reading experience. 
 The entire family can enjoy the experience on a lengthy car trip.
�Let your child see you read. Set aside a time each week the 
 family reads together. Remember your child is never to old to read 
 to them.
�Set goals and reward reading. Discuss with your child what 
 the reward will be when they finish a book.
�Reward reading with more reading. When your child finishes a 
 book, stop by the bookstore or library and let them pick out more.
 
Summer reading, for many children, needs to be encouraged by the 
school and parents. 

Have a wonderful summer!


Please see individual websites for details.
Maryland Public Libraries
Barnes and Noble
Pizza Hut
McDonald's
Borders