2. What is the Summer Reading Slide? The decline in children’s reading development that can occur during summer vacation times when children are away from the classroom and not participating in formal literacy programs. Allington & McGill-Franzen, 2003

3. Critical Facts about Summer Reading Did You Know… Children who do not read during the summer lose 2 to 3 months of reading growth every summer.

4. Critical Facts about Summer Reading Did You Know… If children lose 2 to 3 months every year from kindergarten through grade five, when they enter middle school they are reading on average 2 years 7months behind grade level.

5. Critical Facts about Summer Reading Did You Know… If children are reading during the summer they can make 3 months of reading growth during that time. (Allington & McGill-Franzen, 2013)

6. Critical Facts about Summer Reading Did You Know… Children are exposed to more unique words through books than prime time television. This helps build their vocabulary.

7. Critical Facts About Summer Reading Did You Know… Teachers typically spend between 4 to 6 weeks re-teaching material students have forgotten over the summer. Karl Alexander, Doris Entwistle, Linda Steffel Olson, April 2007

8. Critical Facts about Summer Reading Did You Know… Children who grow up in homes with lots of books are nearly 20% more likely to finish college.

10. What Can I Do?

11. Find reading materials related to your child’s interest – An overwhelming 92% of kids say they are more likely to finish a book they picked out themselves. Harrison Group and Scholastic, 2012

12. Collier County Public Library Visit the library this summer for free books! www.collierlibrary.org www.collierlibrary.org The library system's summer reading program is a valuable resource in encouraging children and teens to read during the summer break. The program does not require attendance at the library; children's reading minutes are logged in online. Children and teens can earn prizes by participating in the summer reading program.

13. I-Ready K-5 During the Summer http://www.collierschools.com Students can log in through their ANGEL account at home. Phonemic awareness Phonics High Frequency Words Vocabulary Comprehension

14. Let your child see YOU reading Have books, magazines, and the newspaper around the house.

15. Read to your child Having reading role-model parents at home has a great impact on kids’ reading frequency. Harrison Group and Scholastic, 2012

16. Try a “Read and Relax” time each day. Create a positive climate for reading – reading should not be viewed as a chore.

17. Have kids read during transition times: have books in the car in the waiting room while waiting at a restaurant

18. Listen to Your Child Read Schedule a special time daily for you to listen to your child read.

19. Don’t forget to visit our school website for lots of Summer Resources http://www.collierschools.com Click on: School tab Big Cypress School website

20. Use many kinds of reading material: Magazines Cooking or craft directions i-Ready e-books Apps Websites for reading stories and games

21. Check out www.Collierschools.comwww.Collierschools.com Click on the Parent tab in the upper right hand corner Click on the Literacy Icon

22. Set reasonable limits for television viewing and playing video games. Consider turning on the caption option on the tv.

23. FLDOE Just Take 20 website www.justtake20.org www.justtake20.org Just Take 20 provides K-12 Florida families with practical, easy-to-implement reading activities that establish literacy as a lifelong value.

24. Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Triathlon

25. BCE Summer Reading Challenge 800 Minutes of Reading *Summer Reading Contract *Book and activity *Reading List *Reading log/calendar *Check the school website for additional information and resources