“Summer Slide” Reading Initiatives
We all look forward to the rest and relaxation of summer and, of course, it is important to take a break. But hot, lazy summer days with nothing to do may not be the best thing for our students. During the summer months, many children who do not participate in educational enrichment activities can experience learning losses, often referred to as the "summer slide."
Martha Speaks and PBS KIDS have partnered with iVillage and Jet Blue to help kids bridge the summer learning gap. PBS KIDS will feature reading-related episodes from a variety of PBS KIDS series, including Martha Speaks (check TV schedule here). The iVillage PBS KIDS Summer Reading Community Challenge will feature free literacy-building resources for parents and children designed by the experts at PBS Parents and PBS KIDS. Soar with Reading, a joint project of PBS KIDS and Jet Blue, kicks off this month and encourages kids’ imagination to take flight through reading.
In addition to PBS KIDS’s Summer Reading Initiative, Kids Media Matters, an online resource that helps families make smart choices about media at home, is featuring profiles of several outstanding summer reading programs. The Martha Speaks Read-Aloud Book Club is another great way to keep kids reading and excited about books throughout the summer months. And of course, from the new mobile optimized Martha Speaks website, to the Dog Party iPhone app, there are a myriad of online resources to keep kids learning all summer long.
What is your favorite summer read?
I know that Baby!! Its my Moms And my Friends LOL
Wonderful idea. Reading is so important and the younger the child the better. I read the morning paper to my Grandchildren when they were infants. My youngest are 5 and 7yrs old now and do exceptionally well in school. I attribute this to reading. The 5yr old is already reading.
Great work. Now kids whose parents cann't read to them can still reap the rewards. Thanks for helping the under-privilaged. I applaud your programs. I sincerely mean this.
And the baby here is PRECIOUS! I must be honest, I am her Great Aunt.
Thank you for your kind words. Please check out the Summer Reading Challenge. Another great source for reading activities is PBSKIDS.org. There are lots of interactive learning games that both your grandsons will love. It will help them to keep up the reading skills during the summer. And YES, the picture is precious. Thanks to your family for allowing us to use it.
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