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Summer Reading Tips

Summer Reading Tips

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Summer reading may not be at the top of your son or daughter's list, but it should be. Research shows children and adolescents who don't make reading a priority during the summer months experience a big drop in reading skills. We have compiled great tips to get your children reading and writing all summer long. They'll thank you for it later!

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Raising a Summer Reader

When the lazy days of summer arrive and the schedule is packed with swimming, camp, and family vacations, it can be a ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation
A Beach Bag Full of Summer Learning Resources

Tips for Parents You know that reading is important, and you want to make sure that your teenager grows into ...

Source: AdLit
Throw a Homemade Summer Book Festival

Want to make sure your kids will spend time reading this summer? Kick off the summer with a homemade neighborhood book ...

Source: Education.com
First Grade Summer Reading

Summer reading is a great way to get your child interested in books, on his or her own terms. For the best books for ...

Source: Education.com
Summer Reading Tips for Families

Experts agree: Children who read during the summer gain reading skills, while those who do not often experience ...

Source: Education.com
Your Guide to Summer Reading

School is winding to a close, and kids are already getting a whiff of freedom. It's time to start thinking about ways ...

Source: Education.com

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A Walk in the Park Can Improve Reading Comprehension

Source: Nature Deficit Disorder Content Contributor
10 Tips for Summer Writing

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Under the Sun: Best Books for Outdoor Summer Reading

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Great Ideas for Surviving Summer Vacation

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