Search This Blog

Friday, June 20, 2014

Summer Reads & Brain Muscle Work

Alrighty, how are you going to keep that all important brain muscle stimulated this summer?  Using your five senses: touch, taste, smell, hearing, and the ever-so-popular viewing!  Did you know that playing is a great way to learn?  Truly it is.  Also, of course, reading is wonderful for your brain.  Let's start a dialog together about great summer reading options and where to continue our learning on a daily basis.

Try these reading suggestions:
Calgary Public Library Staff Picks (scroll down a little)

Corporate Business Suggestions:
SUMMER READING CHART Random House Publishing
Summer Reading Picks by Mallory Lewis (Random House), June 11th, 2014
TD Reads

OTHER COOL IDEAS FOR READING AND LEARNING:
Custom Reading Book List!  Yes, the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) will give you five personalized reading suggestions.  Just fill in the form.
Summer Reading Club - ORL

Tips for Parents:

  • Reading (or being read to) helps children maintain and improve their reading skills while school is out. Even reading15 minutes a day makes a difference.
  • To keep kids reading regularly, it’s important to make it fun. Invite them to read whatever they want, whether it’s a book, audiobook, ebook or magazine.
  • Need help finding great reads? Your library can help your kids find just what they like.
Kids' Corner - ORL
Teen Shelf - ORL

Reply below for some more ideas ...

No comments:

Post a Comment