I remember that every day of summer vacation my parents would force a little bit of quiet time on us kids just after lunch. I think they needed the break and potential nap more than we did. After I was too old for napping it became a reading time.
If you have similiar quiet reading times in your house, consider allowing that reading time to take place outdoors, under a shady tree, on a blanket. Or your child can find a spot to read in a tree (I read in my favorite climbing tree a lot). The outdoors is calming, provides some fresh air and may be a little less of a confining feeling for your child if they can be outside when they read.
No matter where you read you can join the Wichita Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. It starts today, but you can join anytime before July 26. It’s called Dream Big - Read!
This cool summer reading program is for kids 17 and younger. To sign- up visit a Wichita Public Library location. When you sign-up you receive a bag, book and reading chart. Each child sets a reading goal, and when they reach their goal and return the reading chart they will receive a prize bag full of goodies!
Prizes include: passes to All Star Sports/Adventures, Wichita Ice Center, Wichita Thunder Game, Wichita Wingnuts; discount admission to Exploration Place’s Star Wars Exhibit; and free drink or food coupons for Andover Popcorn Co, Carlos O’Kelly’s, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Pump It Up, and Texas Roadhouse. Prizes must be picked up by Aug 2.
