Research has clearly shown that children who don't read during the summer
can lose up to two years of reading progress and that loss has a cumulative,
long-term effect. We have referenced a
list of research conclusions that may help you see the need to maintain strong reading
goals for your child throughout the summer. Elementary students need to
actively engage in motivating reading experiences such as a Book Blog with
professional guidance.
Research shows:
* Students
who read over the summer do better in school in the fall.
* Most
students experience a two year decline in their reading if they do not continue
to read in the summer.
* 8 out of 10
studies indicate that students who read for fun out perform those who do not.
* Students
read more when they can choose their own books.
* Reading 5
books over the summer can prevent academic loss.
* Summer
reading loss is cumulative. By the end of 6 grade, children who
do not read over the summer
are two years behind other children.
are two years behind other children.
5 Ways to Avoid the Summer Slump
1. Create a
system of rewards for reading a set amount of books.
Example-Reward
your child for every novel read either with money or a special activity they
choose
(movie, hike, or one-on-one time with you).
(movie, hike, or one-on-one time with you).
2. Join the
E-Gifted Book Clubs or the Unjournaling Writing group
3. Create a
family reading hour everyday before sitting down to watch TV.
4. Graph the
minutes that your child reads and increase it by 5 minutes per day. Watch it grow!
5. Join a
public library Book Challenge Club. Many libraries have an online tracking system with
rewards.
E-Gifted is offering a super deal to combine both reading and writing this summer. Sign up now for our Literacy Bundle! Here is a link to the deal: http://www.egifted.org/#!summer-book-clubs/c9r3
Research Sources
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/research.htm
http://www.improvereadingskills.com
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