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Summer Reading

Summer offers kids lots of opportunities to discover new interests, new books, and the pure pleasure of reading just for fun. Summer is also a great time for hands-on explorations that connect kids to what they’re reading — that helps build background knowledge and ensures that children are ready for the challenges of the new school year. Also see Start with a Book, our companion website about reading, writing, and exploring all summer long.

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Ron Fairchild and Dr. Loriene Roy discuss how to make the most of summer learning.

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Adventures in Summer Learning

Giving kids a summer full of reading and learning. School may be out, but learning is still in. In Adventures in Summer Learning, you’ll meet parents, teachers, and researchers in Washington, D.C., Detroit, and Boston who are discovering the best ways to keep kids engaged with learning during the long summer break — and avoid the “summer slump.”

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Browse our collection  of books to help you continue to deepen your knowledge about reading, writing, and effective classroom instruction. You’ll also find books on reading motivation and reading aloud to children. 

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