Well, summer is in full swing around here.
School work is completed for 5th and 7th grades, VBS prep has more-than-commenced, vacation anticipation is growing, and there is LOTS of reading happening.
This is our 3rd summer to do our own family reading program. Yes, we do partake a little in library programs and even some store-sponsored ones, but my kids' favorite (and biggest reading motivator) is the one I put together using internet resources.
You can read all about the basic program here. This is still the main plan that we follow--hey, it works!
However, this summer, in an effort to help my kids choose more different types of books (thus not spending the entire summer on one single series--not that it's a terrible thing, just trying to add variety) I have also incorporated this reading 'map' found here. We aren't using this entire program, just the map which has all different genres and types of books suggested.
I like to shake things up :)
And so far, so good.
I also have my own reading goals for the summer. I love to read and summertime is my time to get lots of it in!
I am loosely following Modern Mrs. Darcy's 2016 Reading Challenge. So far I have 3 boxes checked off. Not too bad.
We also have a current family read-aloud (we really enjoy those) which is Pollyanna. While I am very familiar with the story via Disney, I have never read the book. So far it's a hit with all of us!
Before I go, I just have to tell you about my favorite book that I've read lately. I'm still in amazement that I never heard of this book until recently. It is utterly charming and I absolutely ADORE it: Daddy Long-Legs by Jean Webster. My daughter and I have both fallen in love with it and we must share our new love with all of our fellow book-lovers! Let me put it this way, if you love Anne of Green Gables you will also love this book.
I'd love to hear what you're reading this summer!
School work is completed for 5th and 7th grades, VBS prep has more-than-commenced, vacation anticipation is growing, and there is LOTS of reading happening.
This is our 3rd summer to do our own family reading program. Yes, we do partake a little in library programs and even some store-sponsored ones, but my kids' favorite (and biggest reading motivator) is the one I put together using internet resources.
You can read all about the basic program here. This is still the main plan that we follow--hey, it works!
However, this summer, in an effort to help my kids choose more different types of books (thus not spending the entire summer on one single series--not that it's a terrible thing, just trying to add variety) I have also incorporated this reading 'map' found here. We aren't using this entire program, just the map which has all different genres and types of books suggested.
I like to shake things up :)
And so far, so good.
I also have my own reading goals for the summer. I love to read and summertime is my time to get lots of it in!
I am loosely following Modern Mrs. Darcy's 2016 Reading Challenge. So far I have 3 boxes checked off. Not too bad.
We also have a current family read-aloud (we really enjoy those) which is Pollyanna. While I am very familiar with the story via Disney, I have never read the book. So far it's a hit with all of us!
I'd love to hear what you're reading this summer!