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Ways Busy Parents Can Help Students Succeed in School

Sizzling Summer Resources

When summer comes along, many students can experience summer learning loss.  The key to overcoming this is to find ways to get books into the hands of our students.  Here are four quick tips for parents to increase the odds that their children will read over the summer:

1. Schedule weekly trips to the public library to pick out books that they want to read.

2. Have your child select books that they want to have read aloud by you.

3. Encourage your child to read in bed.  Some parents even allow their children to stay up later if they are reading.

Summer is Here!!

Another summer is upon us.  While it is a great time for students to rest and refresh, it is also a great time for them to get caught up on some great books that they have not had time to read during the school year.  There are so many out there.  I know I look forward to summer so that I can do just that.  There is a stack awaiting me at home!!  As students are reading, I hope that they remember to complete their summer reading project.  Keep those postcards handy on the refrigerator.  Every time a book is complete, fill out one of the postcards and drop it in the mail.  I love receiving t

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