Summer Dreams? Visions of Books floating in their heads?
Yup. That's what my kids envision. Well, not exactly like that, but they are eager to be off for the summer. What child isn't? Homeschooled or not? For the past 6 years Homeschooling, I stick to a rigorous schedule of lessons. We even volunteer at our local library and teach art and love everything homeschool has to offer. The last two years we have worked through summer, just leisurely, instead of doing workbooks or the Summer Bridge Program like most do (I highly recommend these books), we just do Math and Langauge and hope to be caught up by August or September.
Most Homeschoolers are not "caught up" and they usually (like us) continue to go through the summer. For those of you Super Moms out there who are done, Congratulations!!!
So, even though my children will still be working through the summer, we have one activity that we Love, Love, Love to do. That is Reading!!!
We love to read! All year long my children participate in a local library club where they read a book once a month and then collaborate with others on the book. I used to dread having to pay $20.00 or more for two books, but the library offers some really cool books to lend the children, although they don't get to keep them. Good Heavens!! My book shelf is overflowing so I count it as a blessing.
- The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
- The Indian and the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks
- Ghost Dog Secrets by Peg Kehret
- Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Patterson (Motion Picture Available)
- The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan (Book Number 1 in the Series)
- Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (Newberry Honor Book)
- The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo (National Book Award Finalist)
- Charlotte's Web by E.B. White (Motion Picture Available)
- The Barrier Reef by Carole Marsh (Includes 5 SAT words, Series of Books)
- All Kinds of Animals by Abeka Books (Reading Comprehension lessons included)
Emily closing her eyes , trying to pick out a book.
Shes' a Hoot!!!
This is what our Log for the Summer Looks like.
Free Reading Programs in the Austin/Leander Area
Half Price Books kicks off their Summer Reading Program June 02, 2013
Stop by and pick up a log, read for at least 15 minutes a day and get Bookworm Bucks
Barnes and Noble
Kids Earn a Free Book when they read any 8 books
Leander Public Library
Summer Reading Club 2013
Dig Into Reading Summer Program
Kid's Book Club & Junior High Book Club
Participate in a discussion about a different book each month!
E-mail Janki at jmakecha@leander.lib.tx.us for more details or to sign-up!
Cedar Park Public Library
Summer Reading Club 2013
June 10th to August 2nd!
The Cedar Park Public Library, in conjunction with the Texas State Library, is proud to present the 2013 Summer Reading Clubs: “Dig Into Reading” for kids, “Beneath the Surface” for teens, and “Groundbreaking Reads” for adults.
June 10th to August 2nd!
The Cedar Park Public Library, in conjunction with the Texas State Library, is proud to present the 2013 Summer Reading Clubs: “Dig Into Reading” for kids, “Beneath the Surface” for teens, and “Groundbreaking Reads” for adults.
Summer Bridge Activity Program
Summer Bridge Program at Kaleidoscope Toys
110 North IH35
Ste 375
Round Rock TX 78681
Mon-Sat: 10:00am - 7:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
"Here’s the Deal"
1. Purchase the age appropriate Summer Bridge book at Kaleidoscope Toys for your child
2. After they finish their book cover to cover (excluding the bonus pages), they may pick any TOY up to a $50 value and get 50% off – WOW!
3. Completed cover to cover for a 50% discount. Miss one page and get a 25% discount.
4. The child must complete all the work in the book.
5. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Instock items only.
7. Your child must redeem the completed book by 8/24/13
Be Sure to check out your Local Library and the area in which you live for great Summer Reading!!!
Until Next Time,
Eat Organic!
Eat Gluten-Free!,
Jennifer
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