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Did you know that students can lose important reading skills over the summer break without regular practice? The good news is that just a few simple habits can help keep young minds active and ready for the new school year!

According to Scholastic, here are 3 easy ways to help prevent the “summer slide”:

✅ Read 6 books over the summer
✅ Encourage reading every day — magazines, recipes, comics, signs, and books all count!
✅ Keep reading aloud together, even with older children

Making reading part of everyday life can help children stay confident, curious, and engaged all summer long. 🌟

Check out Scholastic’s helpful article for more ideas:
Scholastic Summer Slide Prevention Tips

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