Sync
SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens 13+. Starting in April, SYNC will give away two complete audiobook downloads a week - pairs of high interest titles, based on weekly themes. Sign up for email or text alerts and be first to know when new titles are available to download at www.audiobooksync.com. Two audiobooks are available each week through the Sora reading app. April 27 - August 2, 2023.
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We Have Options for You!
Summer is just around the corner and it's time to start thinking summer reading! Even though the middle school library is closed, there are loads of ways to keep your brain active over the break. Listed below are a few area summer reading programs (click the links): Haysville Community Library
The Haysville Community Library's Summer Reading 2023 "All Together Now" has begun! Reading, crafts, performers, movies, classes, and workshops will make up the summer reading program at HCL! (From HCL Website) Join with your friends for a fun-filled summer! Click on the button above for more information!
Derby Public Library
Registration for the Derby Public Library's Summer Reading Program begins on May 30. Events and activities are planned for infants to teens! "Everyone birth to age 18 who signs up for and completes the summer reading challenge will receive a prize package that includes:
Check out all the good happening at the Derby Public Library by clicking on the button above! Wichita Public Library
mmer Reading 2023: "All Together Now" -- Explore, create and learn this summer at the Wichita Public Library! Pre-registration for the Summer Reading Program is open! Read books, win cool prizes and participate in exciting programs! The more you read, the more prizes you earn! (From WPL Website)
Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge
Did you know that when kids read over the summer they are more likely to leap ahead when they return to school? This is often called the “summer leap,” and our school has made it a priority to keep our students’ skills sharp by encouraging them to read all summer long.
The Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge is a free online reading program that invites children to log their reading minutes all summer long! As kids continue their reading streak, they will earn digital rewards and learn about great new books to read. If they join the community of readers, they'll be able to attend special author events! The fun begins on May 4, 2023, and ends Sept. 7, 2023. |
Reading over the summer really does make a difference!
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Many students and families regard the summer break as just that – a break from school and other “requirements.” However, research shows that kids who never open a book during their summer break fall behind in reading, while kids who do read maintain or even excel in their reading skills.
What do researchers have to say about the importance of summer reading? “… the best predictor of summer loss or summer gain is whether or not a child reads during the summer. And the best predictor of whether a child reads is whether or not he or she has access to books.”
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How can I motivate my student to read over the summer?
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How do parents turn their new or struggling readers into adults who enjoy reading? Here are
several building blocks to help raise enthusiastic readers. • It all starts with reading aloud. The more words your child hears from the beginning of her life, the bigger her vocabulary will be, which will pave the way when she learns to read herself. • Have plenty of books in the house. Keep books in the car, on the bedside table, or in a backpack. Get your child a library card as soon as she is old enough, then take weekly or bi-weekly trips to the library. • Be a role model of reading for your children. Make a point of reading while your children are in the room, whether it's a book, newspaper, or magazine. As your children get older, look for areas of common interest and read together. If your preteen son is an athlete, read the sports section together or get him a subscription to a sports magazine. • Let your children be in charge of what they read. Allow your children to select their own books, even if they’re too easy. Parents who exert too much control over their children's reading choices risk making them feel like reading is a chore. Another effective tactic for children who are struggling with reading (or just beginning to get the hang of it) is to give small rewards. For frustrated or new readers, the intrinsic pleasure in reading just isn’t there yet, so it’s OK to offer extrinsic rewards, such as movie tickets, family outings, or privileges, in exchange for concentrated reading time. |