You might play games, sing songs, use puppets, or do other activities that are connected to that topic. You may also get ideas for books to read and other things to do at home. Families can read together, or they may join in a story told by the library storyteller. Some libraries also set up family activities around the readings for the week, including watching movies and making projects. After the school year is over, some children may forget what they have learned about reading.
Libraries help keep children interested in reading by offering summer programs.
Children from early elementary school to high school read books on their own. Their school or library gives them a diary or log where they write down what they read during the summer. The materials offer ideas for parents, caregivers, and others who volunteer as learning partners in helping youngsters keep and improve their reading skills during the summer. Learning with Computers Computers can't replace the reading and writing activities mentioned earlier in this book. But computers can support what these activities teach your child.