When it comes to academic achievement, summer is the time when your student needs you the most! Recent studies suggest that not only is this the best time to fill in the academic gaps of our students, but that summer vacations may be when these academic gaps form in the first place.
Simply reading with your student is one of the best activities you can do over the summer. For the American Library Association’s Notable Book list for 2011 and a list of recommended books from the School on Wheels’ staff, click the links below.
It is not uncommon for many of our middle school or high school students to be reading at an elementary school level. If you try to force them to read books above their level, you risk frustration and creating a hatred of reading. If you bring out “Green Eggs and Ham”, you risk losing their interest. The solution is Hi-Lo (High Interest, Low Vocabulary) Reading. We have collected a list of Hi-Lo books which you can help your student to check out at their local library, see the link below.
Thank you for helping your student to catch up this summer!
- Hi-Lo Books for Struggling Readers
Download File - American Library Association’s Notable Children’s Book list for 2011
Visit Website - School on Wheels Staff Recommended Children’s Book List
Download File - Summer Field Trip Suggestions
Download File - Field Trip Policy and Consent Form
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