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RIF's 2008 Summer Reading Guide

It's summer, a time for kids to relax, visit friends, enjoy the great outdoors, and dive into an exciting new book.

Research shows children lose one to three months of learning every summer. Prevent this summer learning loss by encouraging parents to host a Summer Reading Olympics in their home or neighborhood.

Activities
Flex Their Brain Muscles
Find out how to host a Reading Olympics in three easy steps. Also, learn how to make a 'handy' family torch and glittery medals. 

Books
Quench Their Literary Thirst
Check out The World's Most Athletic Booklist for books that center around summer sports like baseball and sailing.

Tips
Coach Them to Excellence
Listen to RIF's new radio PSA, in which actress Phylicia Rashad gives tips on keeping your children reading all summer.

Lesson Plans

Explore the history, significance, and principals of the Olympic games with these educational resources:
 

Beijing 2008 Educational Kit (ages 8–16)   
A downloadable kit with over fifty pages of information on China and the Olympic games.

Go for the Gold! Teacher's Guide (grades K–10)
Standards-based activities that focus students on different aspects of the games—from Greek root words to current events—and allow them to practice different skill sets,from writing to oral presentations.

Official Olympic Lesson Plans (grades 4-8)
An assortment of lessons with downloadable handouts, approved by the US Olympic Committee. The topics range from heroes and heroines to national customs.

Fun for Kids

 Leading to Reading             
 bilingual; for kids ages 0-5.

 Reading Planet
 for kids ages 6-15.

 Leamos en Familia
 bilingual; for kids ages 6-15.

 RIF's Activity Calendars
 bilingual; for kids of all ages.

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Featured Books

My Colors, My World (bilingual)
ages 4–8