When school is out, summer becomes the perfect time for students to continue building reading habits. In 20 or more minutes a day, families can carve out reading in some fun and creative ways:

Pack books in the beach or pool bag. After swimming, everyone can take some time to relax and read.
Play audiobooks in the car to create shared family reading experiences.
Reading aloud at bedtime. Reading aloud doesn’t have to be a picture book either. Chapter books are also perfect for building a love of reading and generating all of those great outcomes. According to Neuman, S. B., Copple, C., & Bredekamp, S., 2000, "reading aloud is foundational to becoming a successful reader."
The entire family gathers in a room, reads their own books, and shares their thoughts. According to Kim, 2006, "family involvement in reading can improve a student’s literacy skills over the summer."
Participate in summer reading programs. According to Roman, Carran & Fiore, 2010, "participation in summer reading programs results in higher academic achievement."

It’s easier than ever

Summer reading challenges and programs typically have a theme that gets students excited about reading. Students usually set a goal to read a particular number of books or pages. They then record the books they have read and turn in their logs to get recognized for their reading efforts.

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5 fun ways students can avoid a summer slide in reading

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