Summer Reading Activities for Kids

Encourage a love of reading in your child by making frequent visits to the local library. Not only will he be able to check out his favorite books, he can also take part in the summer reading program that is offered at the library. This free program will be centered on encouraging kids to read.  It is free and will be something that your child looks forward to each week. 

If there is a reading club for kids in your area, allow your child to join.  A reading club is nothing more than gathering each week to discuss the latest book.  If there is not a reading club, encourage your child to create one! Many kids love to read and will be happy to join. To help in the effort, bake fresh cookies for the meeting each week. A little encouragement from you can go a long way. 

Surrounding your kids with books as much as possible is the key to getting him or her to read.  Take your child to the book store and allow him to sit down and flip through a book of his choice.  The environment will encourage him to read.  Buy a series of books that he can focus on reading throughout the summer.

If your child is older, he or she may enjoy going to a local daycare and reading out loud to smaller children. This will not only encourage him to read, it will create a love for books in the lives of the young children as well. 

Another great summer reading activity is to play games with your child that will help improve his reading skills.  These games can be as simple or complex as you would like them to be.  Buy a board game or create a game of your own. Set a time aside each day to enjoy reading with your child and also spending much needed time together.  This is a great way to get your child interested in reading without him even knowing it.