![]() What I am talking about is providing learning opportunities throughout the summer that keep kids’ academic skills sharp. Now, don’t panic: I’m not talking about year-round schooling, although for some homeschool families, year-round schooling may be a good solution. The secret to preventing the summer slide is to keep learning all summer long. For example, if your child plays the piano but stops practicing for three months, he/she isn’t going to be as good as his/her friend who continued to practice and play the piano over the summer, right? Numerous studies show that kids who don’t read during summer vacation actually slip in reading ability by the time fall rolls around.īut as parents, we don’t need studies to tell us this, do we? It’s evident in all sorts of situations. ![]() What is it? The summer slide is a decline in reading ability and other academic skills that can occur over the summer months when school isn’t in session. Ok, back to the topic at hand – the summer slide. Yet, it didn’t prevent me from excelling in school, making the honor roll every year and graduating second in my class from high school. Those were the days! Now looking back, I’m sure we definitely rode the “summer slide” just about every summer. Since we couldn’t afford to go to summer camp or take elaborate family trips to Europe or elsewhere, we just used our imagination and spent our summers playing things like dodgeball, double dutch and kick the can sometimes until the wee hours of the night. When I was growing up, I don’t recall much learning taking place – we simply had fun playing outside with our friends. It’s one of those new buzz word phrases that has become more popular over the past few years. I never gave the “summer slide” much thought until I became a parent. ![]() Your turn: Are you excited to use this chart for summer reading? Feel free to share in the comments. The 2020 Ultimate List of Diverse Children’s Booksĭiverse & Inclusive Picture Books for KidsĪfrican-American Picture Books Featuring MalesĪfrican-American Picture Books Featuring FemalesĪsian & Pacific Islander Book RecommendationsĬLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRINTABLE! (Use this link for poster size printing)ĬLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRINTABLE! (Use this link for 8.5 x 11 size printing)ĬHECK OUT MORE OF MY RESOURCES ( INCLUDING MY POPULAR PRINTABLE READING JOURNAL and SUMMER READING BOARD GAME) ON MY TEACHER’S PAY TEACHERS WEBSITE AND GIVE ME A FOLLOW OVER THERE TOO. ![]() Here are a few of my book lists to help get you started: The more reading, the better to help prevent the summer slide. Many libraries will likely have their own summer reading challenges going on as well so do those challenges too. Also, if purchasing new or used books isn’t in your budget, be sure to utilize your local library. If you need book recommendations throughout the challenge, I have created several categorized lists in my online Bookshop and Amazon stores to assist you. Also, be sure to use the checklist to check off books as you read or complete the challenges. You can enjoy this coloring page printed in various sizes from 8.5 X 11 up to 24 X 36 if you’d like jumbo poster size.Įach day during the summer months, color in one book or object until the whole poster is complete. It features an array of books and other items beautifully stacked on bookshelves. This coloring printable is a fun way to celebrate summer reading. It was such a pleasure to work with her once again and help support another Black woman at the same time. I couldn’t be more happier with it! Get in touch with Briana, give her a follow on Instagram, and support her as she continues to build up her art portfolio. I talked to Briana about my idea and concept and she used her creative genius to produce a high-quality reading chart. If you’ve been following me for a while, you may remember the first project Briana and I collaborated on for my 31 Days of Women’s History coloring sheet. She’s currently building up her portfolio and asked to collaborate on projects a few months ago. To create this printable, I collaborated with Briana James of Artish Reader, a talented Art student who reached out to me on Instagram. If you’re an educator, it makes the perfect end of school year gift for all of your students no matter what age they are! Happy Juneteenth, friends! I can’t think of a better day than today to unveil my latest FREE resource for you to use with your little readers, your students or on your own. ![]()
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