HOW TO STOP THE SUMMER SLIDE

I’m sure, as you surf the Internet you will stumble upon articles, all written by experts, telling you how to prevent the summer slide. Educators explain how students who do not read anything all summer long loose important reading skills, causing them to struggle upon returning to school in the fall.

How do you stop the slide? Simple...Read.

Barbara Merritt, K-8 Resource Librarian at the Scarborough School Department sent home a letter to parents detailing how to stop the slide.

1.    Sign your child up for a free Scarborough Public Library card.
2.    Join the Scarborough Public Library’s Summer Reading Program

It is that simple. We have lots and lots of books on our shelves waiting for your family to check out. Why buy books when you can get them for free? And, when you visit the Library the Youth Services staff can aid you in selecting the best books for your child(ren). We are trained and well-read. If you prefer ebooks, go here for an explanation on how to find them.

LET THEM READ WHAT THEY LOVE
Let your child read whatever they want. Summer reading is supposed to be fun. Some children go back and re-read childhood favorites. For some it could be the Piggy and Elephant series by Mo Willems; for other’s it could be re-reading all the Harry Potter books. Whatever your child selects, it does build their reading skills. What are some of your child’s favorite reads?

REMEMBER
For all students who complete the summer reading program – by turning in their reading logs by August 10 – they will be invited to the Grande Finale where they will get a free book AND, at school in the fall, will be honored with a special celebration with their teachers and/or school librarians. Pretty cool!

Enjoy!