Summer

With the school year now at a close I want to just say thank you to all the parents, staff, and students who made this year so wonderful. I am so excited for the 2015-2016 school year!


Want to keep your child learning over the summer? Here are some wonderful summer reading lists (that are broken up by grade level):

http://imaginationsoup.net/2015/05/summer-reading-list-for-kids/


I also wanted to share Imagination Soup’s tips on making summer reading happen (see website above for more information).



Tips to Make Summer Reading Happen

1. CHOICE: Let your kids choose the books that they read.

2. BOUNTY: Fill your house with lots of books. More books = more chances for your children to find a fantastic, amazing, very good book that they can’t put down.

3. LIBRARY: Use your library. Let your kids go WILD and check out lots of books!

4. TIME: Kids need opportunities for reading. So, make sure they’re not filling all their time with TV, video games, and iPad time.

5. TECHNOLOGY: Don’t forget about audiobooks, Kindles, iPads, and Nook reading. Those count, too.

6. READABILITY: Make sure your child is reading books that he or she can actually comprehend. When choosing a book, use the 5 finger test to decide if it’s a just right book. During and after reading, ask your child to tell you a little bit about the story. If you haven’t read the story, read the back and ask questions pertaining to that summary. Make sure your child is understanding what he reads — and that he KNOWS IF HE DOESN’T.



Have a great summer and happy reading!

Mrs. Bucsko