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PBS Summer Reading List 2008 The teachers at Phillips Brooks all agree on one thing--we want children to read over the summer, and it really doesn’t matter what book it is, just that the children keep reading. There are thousands of books to choose from, so this list is merely a smattering of age-level books in the world of children’s literature. Perhaps the following lists will help guide your child’s choices this summer. Happy reading! –Joyce Roby, Librarian |
Entering Kindergarten The Kindergarten teachers recommend that families go to libraries in your community and check out lots of books with your children. Children enter kindergarten with many levels of pre-reading skills. The following books are suggestions to read to your children:
“I am of the firm belief that as long as the parents read, the child will also read.”-M. Pot, Kindergarten teacher |
Entering First Grade The First Grade teachers recommend that families go to libraries in your community and check out lots of books with your children. Children enter first grade with many levels of pre-reading skills. The following books are suggestions to read to your children:
One of our First Grade teachers also recommends The Read-Aloud Handbook for parents. She says it is “Maalox for parents who are concerned about reading.” |
Entering Second Grade The Second Grade teachers recommend parents share books with your child daily. If the child is reading independently have her/him read for approximately 20 minutes, or try a happy combination of both. Children enter second grade at various reading levels. The following books are suggestions for your children:
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Entering Third Grade The Third Grade teachers recommend that children read daily for approximately 20 minutes. Children enter third grade at various reading levels, but they are now reading to learn rather than learning to read. The following books are suggestions for your children:
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Entering Fourth Grade The fourth grade teachers recommend that students read at least three books at their reading level over the summer, though they would love students to read even more. The following list gives some of the recommended choices that other fourth graders have really enjoyed.
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Entering Fifth Grade Students naturally gravitate to fiction for leisure reading, but the Fifth Grade teachers also hope that students are reading from sources such as magazines, newspapers, biographies, and other nonfiction sources. If you are looking for fiction titles to read this summer, here is a suggested list:
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