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When kids are out of school during the summer, it’s important to keep them mentally engaged so that they retain the skills they’ve learned throughout the previous school year. Summer reading programs exercise the brain, improve concentration, build vocabulary, develop the imagination, and teach children about the world. Here are ways to keep your young ones interested in reading throughout the break. 

How to Encourage Summer Reading

1. Use Positive Reinforcement

Kids who show a lack of interest in reading often benefit from turning it into a game or challenge. Offer rewards, such as pizza, ice cream, a new toy, or more screen time, for reading a certain number of books per week. Libraries and bookstores often offer summer reading charts you can use to track progress. 

2. Schedule Time for Reading 

summer reading programMake reading part of your kids’ daily schedule throughout the summer. Reading each evening before bedtime typically works well because it doesn’t compete with other activities, such as TV time or household chores. If your kids struggle to focus, read books aloud to them and have discussions about the plot and characters. 

3. Choose Books Based On Interests 

Children are more likely to read when the subject interests them. Kids often gravitate toward folklore, mythology, fantasy, and mystery. When they enjoy certain books, find others in the same collection or series. 

4. Hire a Tutor

Tutors have a way of making reading fun and engaging. They turn reading into an educational game that fosters a love for this important activity. Hire a tutor to jump-start your child’s summer reading program and sustain their interest. 

 

Supplement your children’s summer reading program with help from the team at Reading in Preschool. These tutors offer assistance with reading, writing, Spanish, piano, and mathematics to kids between the ages of two and seven throughout New York City. Call (917) 723-1159 to hire a tutor and ask about summer reading opportunities. Visit their website to learn more about these teachers and their commitment to early reading education. 

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