Scholastic Summer Reading This year, 2015, the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge will let kids unlock new stories written by their favorite authors. Each author started with the same opening sentence: “I glanced over my shoulder to make sure that no one had followed me into the shadowy library, then took a deep breath and opened the glowing book…” Doesn't that sound cool?! Also, the … [Read more...]
1st Grade Books: Summer Reading List
Keep your soon to be 1st (first) graders, your six- and seven- year olds, practicing their reading skills with lots of good books to read! These are favorite books for beginning readers from the easiest books with a few words per page to beginning chapter books with a sentence per page. (For my kids, this was first grade but for some kids it's earlier.) You can find harder books on my summer … [Read more...]
Summer Reading Lists For Kids Ages 6 – 14
Happy summer vacation! Get your kids age 6 - 14 reading with book recommendations from my master summer reading lists for kids at every grade level from elementary to middle school!! Reading, lots of it, is the only way to keep kids growing as readers. But, as we know kids need lots of good books. That's why I've made these book lists to help. Summer Reading Lists for Kids Picture Book … [Read more...]
8th Grade Summer Reading List (ages 13+)
I'm calling this list the 8th grade summer reading list but it's really for all teenagers, 8th grade through 12th grade. That being said, the books are appropriate for anyone to read, even younger readers who are reading at a high reading level. (And good for us adults who appreciate YA books, too!) The books listed are excellent, ranging from life-changing to pure entertainment. I'm excited … [Read more...]
6th Grade Summer Reading List (ages 11 – 12)
Want to keep your 6th grader (age 11-12) reading all summer long? The best way is to make sure he has a lot of excellent books. I've debated forever and finally chosen the best books for your child to read. Here's my 6th grade summer reading list for kids ages 11 and 12. Of course, it's not always that easy. Kids are distracted by technology and activities and life and on and on. What else … [Read more...]
5th Grade Summer Reading List (age 10 – 11)
It's fairly ridiculous how much I agonize over each book in my book lists. But I know I love getting recommendations as much as I do giving them and imagine you do, too. So, here is the 5th grade summer reading list, books for your kids ages 10 or 11. I hope it's helpful! 5th Grade Summer Reading Printable List (Updated for 2017!) 5th Grade Summer Reading List (age 10 - 11) If you like … [Read more...]
4th Grade Summer Reading List (Ages 9 – 10)
By the time your child is in 4th grade, it's absolutely vital he or she continue to read at least 20 minutes a day. Did you know that summer learning loss will affect his or her reading comprehension if you skip reading over the summer? So look through this fourth grade reading book list to find the best books for summer vacation that will keep your kid reading. It's win-win if you get your … [Read more...]
3rd Grade Summer Reading List (Ages 8 and 9)
What kind of books does your 3rd grader enjoy reading? Here are my recommendations for ages 8 and 9 (third grade) summer reading. Find funny books, fantasy books, friendship stories, adventure stories, and books about animals. These books will get your kids engaged and reading all summer long! Don't forget that a summer reading program can be awesome motivation. Make sure the book is at … [Read more...]
Second Grade Summer Reading List
Summer reading lists . . . Summer reading programs . . . Yes, it's that time of year again. Summer vacation and you need a good book list for second grade (2nd grade) -- books that will keep your child excited about reading. As you know, the more a child reads, the more vocabulary she'll learn and the better her comprehension skills. (Unless there is a learning disability.) So whether or not … [Read more...]
Ideas and Activities for Summer Learning, Ages 3 – 6
If your kids are ages 3 to 6, you want to find easy ways to keep them engaged, playing, and learning throughout the summer. Don't worry, I got you covered with some snazzy, new ideas and resources. (Those of you with kids 6 - 10, you'll want to read yesterday's post about getting organized and finding fun activities for summer learning. Lots of ideas there, too.) Pretend Play Play is the way … [Read more...]