Summer is nearly here! Time for sunshine, adventures, and… reading! That’s right, parents and educators, Learning Ally is back with their fantastic Summer Reading Together competition, and this year it is all about unlocking summer fun through the magic of reading.
We all know how crucial it is to keep young minds engaged during the summer break. The dreaded “summer slide”—the potential loss of up to six weeks of learning—can be a real setback. Studies indicate that students can lose one to two months of learning in reading and one to three months in math. While some students may experience gains, the overall trend shows a drop in test scores after the summer months.
Summer programs, including those funded by ESSER funds, were a popular recovery strategy, with an estimated $5.8 billion spent on these programs by September 2024. These funds are no longer offered for summer programming.
This is exactly why Learning Ally has crafted a fun and engaging program packed with resources to make reading an exciting part of your child’s summer and beyond, regardless of their literacy level.
Read. Explore. Win Big!
It’s simple: encourage your kids to dive into the wonderful world of books with Learning Ally, explore new stories and ideas, and get the chance to win some amazing prizes along the way!
Here’s how it works:
- Join: Become a Learning Ally member to participate (see special offer below).
- Read: Encourage your children to read as many pages or as many days as they can throughout May, June, July, and August. They can pick any title from our library of 50,000+ books!
- Explore: Discover Learning Ally’s hand-picked book lists tailored for grades 3-12. These lists are a fantastic starting point for finding captivating reads that will spark their imaginations.
Win Great Prizes! Each month, four lucky kids will win Amazon digital gift cards. And the excitement doesn’t stop there! At the end of the summer, four overall winners who have demonstrated exceptional reading engagement across all four months will also receive a digital gift card. The top readers—those who log the most pages or the most reading days—will be the lucky winners!
Fuel Imaginations and Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Learning Ally understands that keeping kids motivated requires more than just books. That’s why they’ve created a treasure trove of fun and engaging resources for both teachers and parents:
- Featured Book Lists for Grades 3-12: Curated lists to help kids discover their next favorite read.
- Fun Activities: Get creative with activities like “Design Your Own Book Cover,” encouraging artistic expression and deeper engagement with the stories.
- Reading Progress Tracking Calendar: A visual way for kids to track their reading achievements and celebrate their progress.
- Essential Summer Reads: More recommendations to keep those pages turning.
- Participation Certificates: Acknowledge and celebrate every child’s effort and participation.
Building Reading Habits that Last Beyond Summer
This summer, let’s turn reading into an adventure! By participating in Learning Ally’s Summer Reading Together competition, you’ll not only be preventing the summer slide but also fostering a love of reading that will last a lifetime. So, grab a book, get cozy, and “Bond Over Books” for a summer filled with fun, exploration, and the chance to win fantastic prizes!
Head over to the Summer Reading Together site today to learn more about the competition and access these incredible resources. Let the summer reading adventure begin!
Special Offer for Striving Readers at Home
Want to give your children access to e-books at home year-round? Become a member today using code HOME99 and save $36 on the first year of membership—that’s only $99 for unlimited access to our library of human-narrated audiobooks for one year.