http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/SummerReading/
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/summerreadingsplash
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The Milwaukee Public Library's summer reading program, Super Reader, begins May 19, 2008. It is designed for children 12 years old and younger.
There are three ways your child can achieve Super Reader status:
- Reading themselves
- Reading to someone
- Having someone read to them
How does your child become a Super Reader?
- Sign up at any Milwaukee Public Library and receive a reading folder to track reading minutes AND a certificate for a free mini sub from Cousins Subs
- Keep reading and visiting the library to complete five different levels, earning prizes at each level.
- Reach level five and earn free tickets to the Amazing AutoCats grand finale celebration on July 26th.
Why should I encourage my child to participate in this summer reading program?
- Reading takes practice (like any skill)
- The more your child reads or is read to, the better their reading skills will be
- Children who read over the summer maintain or increase their reading level
- One of the best ways for kids to improve their reading skills is to read for pleasure
Where can I find materials for my child to read?
- The Milwaukee Public Library is a great resource. It has something on most subjects that interest your child.
- The children's librarians are there to help your child find books that interest him/her.
CLICK HERE FOR CITY OF MILWUAKEE PROGRAM: http://www.mpl.org/SummerReading/index.htm
CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL SUBURBAN LIBRARIES FOR DETAILS ABOUT THEIR PROGRAMS.
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A few summers ago, Education World and Barnes and Noble joined forces to present a HOT, HOT summer reading program. Thanks to our readers' contributions, we have gathered summer reading lists by grade, along with reviews of new books, interviews with favorite authors, and lots of ideas for summer projects to extend reading -- projects for kids to do with friends or on their own and projects for families to do together!
Don't miss another Education World resource: Summer Reading Lists from schools around the world.
CLICK HERE for details & forms to earn a free book from Barnes & Noble by reading 8 books this summer!
http://images.barnesandnoble.com/pImages/resources/events/2008/summerreading/summer_reading_tearpad-activity.pdf
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MTEF's Summer Tennis & Reading Program, presented in partnership with the MPS Recreation Department and Milwaukee County Parks, is available for Milwaukee youth between the ages of 6 and 17 at five neighborhood locations throughout the city. The program emphasizes basic fundamentals, league play, and the opportunity to participate in the citywide Mayor's Cup Junior Tennis Tournament on August 7th and 8th.
In addition to tennis, all summer sites include a highly structured fourty-five minute reading session and daily First Serve life skills development lesson during each three-hour block of instruction to help promote academic achievement. The reading curriculum, administered by MTEF Education Director Kathy Adelmeyer, will include books on humanitarian Arthur Ashe, such as Freedom Summer; Rosa; Young Arthur Ashe, Brave Champion; Arthur Ashe, Athlete and Activist; and Daddy and Me. Children participating in the first four sessions of the program will have the opportunity to participate in the Arthur Ashe Essay Contest. As a First Serve Chapter, MTEF has access to their award-winning comprehensive $1 million life skills curriculum. To learn more about First Serve, click here.
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Scholastic Summer Reading Buzz: http://www.scholastic.com/summerreading/
Read & Log 4 books and scholastic donates 1 book at a child in need! Plus, get a chance to win a dream vacation from Scholastic & Disney. Site also includes parent/teacher resources, games, book lists etc.
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Sign Up to Join the RIF Reading Planet Club
Do you want to be a member of the Reading Planet Club? Joining the Reading Planet Club is free and easy. And when you're a member, you get access to a lot of cool things
- Your opinion counts!
You vote on what goes into the Reading Planet website. And you might even become the Club President for a month.
- Be the first to know!
You'll get a sneak peek at contests and new features on the Reading Planet!
- Track your reading!
Use the online reading log to keep track of your reading year round!
- Happy birthday to you!
For you birthday, you'll get an eCard from RIF!
- Prizes! Prizes! Prizes!
If you answer the monthly Sound Off questions, you'll be entered into a drawing to win prizes such as magnets, frisbees, t-shirts, and more.
http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/user/signup.mspx
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Now through August 1, buy any three books from the lists below and get the fourth free.*
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