Summer Reading

The warm, slow days of summer are almost here, and summer is a great time to encourage your student to take a fascinating and free vacation found between the covers of a good book. Not only will reading help maintain the academic momentum, but reading can also introduce your child to new friends and new places. This summer check out your local library, check out some books and check out these tips from Kay Barlow, MEBA’s Community and Parent Education Director, about why helping your child become a proficient reader is so important.

• Filling out a job or college applications requires reading with accuracy.
• Reading develops your mind and improves comprehension and analytical skills.
• Being able to read, understand and follow instructions is an important life skill.
• Reading allows us to discover new places, new things and new ideas.
• Reading encourages imagination and supports creativity.
• Reading well promotes a good self-image.
• Reading helps develop social skills such as sharing ideas and emotions.
• Reading will help your student participate fully and successfully in adult life.