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Summer reading: How to help your child get ahead in school(NC)Summertime is so beautiful filled The Johns Hopkins University Center for mer with a learning deficit, your child can fin- Read as often as you and your child can,with outdoor sports, full pink roses, warm after-Summer Learning says that research demon-ish the summer with gains, and go into the newand prepare for reading aloud by previewing thenoons and cool evenings. Just thinking about the strates that all students experience significant school year with better reading and writingbooks you intend to read together.summer months makes many schoolaged chil-learning losses in procedural and factual skills. The art of listening is acquired, and so itdren happy. You may remember having at least a knowledge during the summer months. How can you help your child this summermust be taught and cultivated gradually if youfew lazy days of summer during which you actu-However, reading four or five books can actu-and prevent a learning loss? First, think abouthave ever had your child run away during theally had the time to grab a book, relax, and read ally enhance reading ability in an elementary your own likes and dislikes. If someone told youmiddle of a page, you already know about this.outside for a while.school child, and instead of finishing the sum-to read Crime and Punishment by DostoevskyRead slowly enough for your child to buildover the summer, unless you are an aficionadomental pictures of what he or she has justof Russian novels, you may just put it off. Yourheard.child is no different. If you like to read lighter Vary the subject matter and length of thebooks in the summer, your child may just havebooks you read. Reading above your child'sMUSICAL THEATRE EXTRAVAGANZAthe same feeling. That's perfectly okay.reading level on occasion can motivate a child'sChildren should read what they like to readlove of learning and helps to build vocabulary.over the summer, because it is more likely that If chapters are too long for one readingSUMMER CAMPS!they will read more after having discovered thesession, find a stopping point that generates aDeveloping skills in acting and singingjoy of reading. Allow your child to experiencelittle suspense.the wonder of reading a fantasy or science fic- Some children may find it difficult to sitGain self-confi dence & leadership skillstion story, or the thrill of feeling as if he or sheand listen. Paper, crayons, and pencils allowLow teacher-student ratioLIMITis at a revolutionary war battleor on a piratethem to keep their hands busy while listening.EDSPOTS!ship. Some children may like nonfiction, even Talk about what you are reading. Fosterduring the summer, and may want to readyour child's curiosity and answer questions toTHREGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 18, 2011about the universe, science, or even about trav-make the entire process more enjoyable.els or foods in foreign lands. Like you, they justQuestions are a great way to check comprehen-JUNIOR CAMP(Ages 6 to 7)SENIOR CAMP(Ages 8 to 16)might turn into an adult with fond memories of sion. And don't be afraid to add your own per-July 11th to July 15thJuly 18th to July 29threading outside during the summer.sonality to the story. It's okay to make fun of $$With young preschoolers, make time duringpictures, or talk about words that sound silly.195385the summer for reading aloud. It's important toReading aloud will increase your child's6800(5 &$036 begin reading aloud to your child as soon asmotivation to read, and will help your child to OAKVILLE SCHOOL OF MUSIC possible, because this helps to develop a sensebuild prereading skills necessary for later XVJ%D? 7 KFD?UH for the rhythm and pattern of language. Kumonyears. Summer reading can be fun, but it can AND PERFORMING ARTS0 1184 Speers Road, Oakville, ON. L6L 2X4 (Second Level)(;75$9$*$1=$ Math and Reading Centres offer these tips foralso be one of the best investments you make in reading with preschoolers:the future of your child.Register Today Call905-338-9800 Visit us online atwww.osmpa.ca2 Free Large BasketsSummer Schoolwith our New Bonus CardElementary and SecondaryEnhance Your Child's SummerAnd Provide a Head Start For September$www.chisholmcentre.comRANGE BALLS 6.75for more detailswith our Money Saving Membership Tutoring, Remediation & Enrichment Skill BuildersGolf Camps Begin Foundation Skills for High SchoolJuly 4, 2011 Standardized Exam PreparationCall to register High School Credit CoursesIndividLesson ProgramsuallyDesigned Adult Beginner Golf for KidsPrograms! Active 55 + /Seniors Golf for Women Summer Camps Parent & Child Advanced TechniquesChisholm Educational Centre1484 Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON L6J 7W5 | 905.844.3240 | www.chisholmcentre.comwww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, June 1, 2011 16