Every summer children have a choice – to read or not to read! Studies show that a struggling student should read six books to keep from regressing (or sliding backward) over the summer break. Students lose almost 2 months of academic progress each summer when they don’t read, and that adds up over the years! Students who read throughout the summer have a definite advantage when returning to school in the fall. Here are some tips for keeping your children engaged in reading this summer.
