Summer reading is an integral part of student learning. Studies show that children who read over the summer do better in school in the fall. Reading Rockets has a considerable amount of information and great ideas on reading aloud to your children.

One way to show the importance of reading is to be a reader yourself. Set aside time each day for reading, let your children see the pleasure you take in reading. It is a great time for students to read self-selected books for fun! Families can take advantage of both local summer reading programs and online reading promotions.