By Carol H. Rasco, Director, America Reads Challenge Laps in a pool. A bouncing basketball. A swinging bat. Summer is the perfect time to practice, practice, practice.
Kids enjoy repetition when they can take pleasure in it.
And they see for themselves that practice works. Like any skill, writing improves with practice. Studies show that many kids would do better in school if their writing improved. Whether it's a young child forming letters on paper, or an older child writing a poem, summer offers a wonderful chance to hone skills that are crucial to school success. Family members and other adults can help children have fun with writing.