Not only is reading awesome and a great way to strengthen your brain, reading over the summer is essential to avoid "summer slide." Kids who do not read over the summer typically lose several reading levels by the start of the next school year. Luckily, there are lots of great ways to include reading in your summer, AND there are lots of summer reading programs with incentives to keep kids reading all summer long.
Wake County Public Libraries: Build a Better World
Sign up for summer reading at your local library and your child can earn prizes and attend events at the library! Free.
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading: Download your reading journal here
Kids who read and log 8 books this summer can take their list of books to Barnes and Noble to pick out a free book, while supplies last.
Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge: Power Up and Read
This page has books you can read online, but also be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page to find out more about signing up for an account to log minutes and earn games and prizes. Free, but be aware that there are some advertisements built in.
Sylvan's Book Adventure
Kids can read books online and take quizzes, play games, and earn prizes. Free.
For more ideas, check out this list of other free summer reading programs:
http://savingdollarsandsense.com/free-summer-reading-programs/
Excited about summer reading, but not sure about what to read? Check out this summer reading book list from Reading Rockets for some ideas. You can also download a printable list to take with you to the library or bookstore.
Wake County Public Libraries: Build a Better World
Sign up for summer reading at your local library and your child can earn prizes and attend events at the library! Free.
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading: Download your reading journal here
Kids who read and log 8 books this summer can take their list of books to Barnes and Noble to pick out a free book, while supplies last.
Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge: Power Up and Read
This page has books you can read online, but also be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page to find out more about signing up for an account to log minutes and earn games and prizes. Free, but be aware that there are some advertisements built in.
Sylvan's Book Adventure
Kids can read books online and take quizzes, play games, and earn prizes. Free.
For more ideas, check out this list of other free summer reading programs:
http://savingdollarsandsense.com/free-summer-reading-programs/
Excited about summer reading, but not sure about what to read? Check out this summer reading book list from Reading Rockets for some ideas. You can also download a printable list to take with you to the library or bookstore.