Not much can be done about the humidity or tornadoes. But there are plenty of things you can do to ensure that the children you know have a fun and productive summer. One of the best recommendations we know of is to get children involved in summer reading. Whether you are a parent, or just care about kids, it's vital that you encourage children's literacy when kids are out of school. Recent studies show that children who read over the summer months better maintain, and even gain, literacy skills.
Summer reading can play a significant role in improving a child's educational performance.
Kids don't like to be pressured to read during the summer. Kids say they retain their reading skills over the summer and gain more skills when they spend time with books. Stock up on inexpensive books at second hand bookstores, yard sales, and thrift stores. Fortunately, Greater Kansas City has a wealth of programs this summer that can help make reading for kids easy and fun. All of our area libraries offer exciting summer reading programs.