Summer Brain Drain- SLO newsletter 2020 | Page 4

Tips Resources to Encourage Summer Reading � � � � � � � Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they’ve read, and earn points and prizes for their literary success.There is a paid premium membership with more features, but the basic plan is free. OverDrive gives you free computer or smartphone access to millions of eBooks and audiobooks from thousands of libraries across the nation! What a great way to pass the time on long summer road trips! Join the READ-A-PALOOZA! Take the Scholastic summer reading challenge! Magic Keys Children’s Storybooks online Reading Rockets launching young readers! Be sure to check out the DODEA SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM! Make a weekly trip to the post FMWR library to select books. Add a stop to an ice cream shop or favorite fast food place to make it a special treat. Language Arts APPs & LINKS: Slime Kids Grammar Games Read Write Think SAT Word Slam –iOS VocabSushi Room Recess Turtle Diary Phonics Ninja -iOS Spelling City – iOS & Android Sora OverDrive –iOS & Android READING PROGRAM Enjoy a summer of investigation and exploration! Dig Deeper: Read, Investigate, Discover! The benefits of summer reading are clear. National research finds that students who participate in library summer reading programs scored higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the next school year than those who did not participate. The mission at DoD-MWR Libraries is to provide the resources and experiences to bridge this summer gap, while inspiring literacy and life-long learning!! Encourage and support a love of reading in your child! For more information, please contact your installation library.