Radio Commentary
Summer provides a
good break for children from the stresses of academic assignments and tests
during the school year.
But it is
important to keep some skills active so that children don’t completely lose the
drive to learn and to read.
Studies show that
children who read during the summer gain in their reading skills. Those who do
not read over the summer can experience learning losses.
Here are some ways
to help keep your child learning and reading throughout the extended break from
the classroom.
First, have plenty
of reading material around your home.
Storybooks aren’t
the only thing that young people can read for fun. Be sure to have newspapers,
magazines, and informational material on hand that might spark the interest of
a young reader.
Continue to read aloud with
children. Take them to see a local storyteller or be one yourself.
Don’t forget to
improvise different voices or wear a silly hat to make the story that much more
interesting.
What’s important
is keeping reading skills active.
It’s also critical
to reinforce for young people the idea that reading can be fun and exciting. It
can cure boredom and expand the mind. It can provide great adventures and have
you meet really interesting people.
It’s a great way
to spend your time.
