Summer Slide

Start With a Book
The "Summer Slide" is real!  No, we are not talking about going down the giant water slide at the local pool.  We're talking about kids losing some of their achievement gains from this past school year over the summer months.  Unfortunately the slide affects our low-income families at a higher rate than any other group.

Research tells us that a student who reads as little as 4 to 6 books over the summer can prevent the summer slide.  Access to books is critical during the summer, especially for low-income families.

What Can You Do?
Below are a couple resources and ideas to develop summer reading programs for your students.

National Summer Learning Association
Start With a Book
First Book Marketplace