IN SEASON
3. Read great books together.
Reading aloud provides key
benefits that prepare children for
reading and learning. The greatest
amount of brain growth occurs
between birth and age 5, but older
kids benefit, too! My family loves
piling in together and listening
to audiobooks. Even if you don’t
take any trips this summer,
your children can visit all sorts
of places and live through many
characters with books. Encourage
your child to start a series and
set aside reading time daily. It
helps to create a special reading
nook with pillows, blankets, and
lights! There are tons of reading
lists online to give you some ideas!
Try readingrockets.org for lists
divided by ages.
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