 | This article is sponsored by Phase Family Learning Center. Phase Family Learning located in Alpharetta is an industry leader in early childhood education, offering opportunities for children six weeks to twelve years of age. The premier programs include Infant and Toddler, Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten, After School and Summer Camps. |
The summer is upon us. And, it has been quite a different and challenging year for academics. Yet, there is one essential and simple way to help cultivate your child's learning this school break.... READING!
Below are five tips to help encourage your kids to read this summer:
Establish a routine: Make reading time a part of your daily schedule. Carve out at least 30 minutes that is dedicated to books. Find a time that works for your family, such as in the morning or right before bed and turn it into a fun habit.
Find books that align with interests: Does your child like sports, fantasy, animals, mysteries? Whatever their interests may be, select books that match topics they will enjoy.
Create a fun reading spot: Let your child build their own reading nook! It could be bean bag chairs, LED lights, forts or cozy blankets -- whatever it may be, let them designate and design a personal reading spot.
Read aloud or together: Have your child select a book you both can read. Then, you can read it aloud together. Or, both you and your child can silently read the same book separately and then talk about it.
Utilize the library: Currently, Fulton County libraries are offering curbside services. If you don't already have a library card -- you can sign up online HERE. Then, you can place up to 15 books on hold and you will be notified when they are ready for curbside pick up. Full details on Fulton County Library curbside can be found HERE.
Are you looking for some book recommendations? Phase Family Learning Center compiled a list of some of our favorite books!
Preschool
"Goodnight Moon," Margaret Wise Brown
"The Little Engine That Could," Watty Piper
"The Snowy Day," Ezra Jack Keats
"Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus," Mo Willems
"Harold and the Purple Crayon," Crockett Johnson
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Early Elementary
"Fly Guy" series, Tedd Arnold
"Frog and Toad are Friends," Arnold Lobel
"Where the Wild Things Are," Maurice Sendak
"Magic Treehouse" series, Mary Pope Osborne
"Junie B. Jones" series, Barbara Park
"Pete the Cat" series, James Dean
"No, David," David Shannon
"Dragons Love Tacos," Adam Rubin
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," Ronald Dahl
Late Elementary
"Dog Man" series, Dav Pilkey
"The Babysitters Club" series, Ann M. Martin
"Wonder," R.J. Palacio
"Wings of Fire" series, Tui T. Sutherland
"Goosebumps" series, R. L. Stine
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, Jeff Kinney
"I Survived" series, Lauren Tarshis
"Charlotte's Web," E. B White
"Amelia Bedelia," Herman Parish
"Ivy and Bean" series, Annie Barrows
"Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew series," Carolyn Keene
"The One and Only Ivan," Katherine Applegate
"Bridge to Terabithia," Katherine Paterson
"Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing," Judy Blume
Middle School
"Harry Potter" series, J. K. Rowling
"The Hunger Games," series Suzanne Collins
"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," C.S. Lewis
"Island of Blue Dolphins," Scott O'Dell
Phase Family Learning Center in Alpharetta uses books and reading to help our students explore their imagination and discover new and exciting things. Phase staff pairs a book with an activity in our STEM room and for art and all enrichment. Recently, we hosted Avalon's Little Acorn program and used the book: "In the Tall, Tall Grass," and the students created their own art scene of bugs and flowers in their tall grass.
In addition, Phase hosted two community story events with a Wild West, Western theme.
Contact Phase to find out more about our programs including infant and toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten, after school and summer camps. Call 470-239-2481 or visit www.phase.center/school.
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