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Danny Delivers
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Summer Reading
The school year is just about over. Danny, Abby and Frank are getting ready for a fun-filled summer. They
want to remind their friends to read lots of books and take time to write about summer adventures.
Did you know that research shows reading just 6 books during the summer helps young readers maintain their
current reading level?!!
Danny has some tips for parents to support summer reading and writing.
Make time for reading and read aloud every day.
Beat boredom with books and different kinds of reading materials.
Visit the library frequently and look for summer reading programs,
Write every day.
- a journal for summer adventures
- a summer scrapbook
- write stories and poems
- shopping lists
- copying favorite recipes for a family recipe book
These ideas will help your young reader stay engaged in reading and writing over the summer.
Danny says…“Happy summer, happy reading. Woof, woof!!!!”
Teachers:
Don’t forget to download Danny’s Summer Postcards and send them to your students as little
reminders to keep reading!
The school year is just about over. Danny, Abby and Frank are getting ready for a fun-filled summer. They
want to remind their friends to read lots of books and take time to write about summer adventures.
Did you know that research shows reading just 6 books during the summer helps young readers maintain their
current reading level?!!
Danny has some tips for parents to support summer reading and writing.
Make time for reading and read aloud every day.
- Set aside a quiet time each day for reading, and remember to include "reading time" when planning
summer activities. - Read aloud in different places. How about the porch, under a tree, or at the pool!!
- Give your child a chance to read aloud to you. Reading aloud will give your child the opportunity to
practice reading skills. Encourage rereading of favorite books that are easy. - Keep it fun!! Don't set rules about reading for a certain amount of time or reading a minimum number of
pages, and don't make reading a punishment — keep it fun so that it's something that your child wants to
keep doing!
Beat boredom with books and different kinds of reading materials.
- Help your reader find interesting things to read — especially for rainy days! These might include non-
fiction books, fun fact books, arts and crafts books, project books, or cookbooks with kid-friendly
recipes. - Keep different kinds of reading materials throughout the house, such as newspapers, magazines, and
brochures. Make sure to have some fun things on hand too, like word games and puzzles.
Visit the library frequently and look for summer reading programs,
- Most libraries have summer reading programs, book clubs, or special events for kids.
- Help your child get a library card. A library card makes a young reader feel special.
- Allow your child to choose reading material. Summer is a time to discover that reading is fun. Your child
will be more motivated to read if it is something they like. - Help your child select books at the right level. Try the 5 finger rule. Hold up five fingers. Open up the
book to any page and ask your child to read it. Every time a mistake is made, a finger goes down. If all
fingers are down and the page isn’t finished, the book is probably too hard.
Write every day.
- Keep writing materials handy such as pencils, paper, and crayons so that your child can practice writing.
- Here’s a few ideas for summer writing:
- a journal for summer adventures
- a summer scrapbook
- write stories and poems
- shopping lists
- copying favorite recipes for a family recipe book
These ideas will help your young reader stay engaged in reading and writing over the summer.
Danny says…“Happy summer, happy reading. Woof, woof!!!!”
Teachers:
Don’t forget to download Danny’s Summer Postcards and send them to your students as little
reminders to keep reading!
