Summer is almost upon us and we wanted to share some of the wonderful resources you have at your fingertips! Options may change throughout the summer months.
All Ages:
Sora is a virtual library and students and families have year-round access. (Please Note: Sora is available for all students entering grade three and above.) They offer a variety of unlimited digital copies for summer reading. (That means you don’t have to wait to read it!) The list of summer reads includes suggestions for all ages. Look under “Sweet Summer Reads”. They also have all of the new MCBA titles available. Go through Classlink just as you would on your school device, and look for the Sora app. Be sure to sign-up through Groton-Dunstable Regional School District.
The Groton and Dunstable Public Libraries will be running a summer reading program, of course.
Reading Ally is also running a summer program called Summer Reading Together. They are hoping to turn the ‘summer slide’ into summer success! Check the site for details about signing up.
Swallow Union Elementary:
Families may sign their children up for Epic! Basic which will allow each child to read one free book each day. They are also offering a reduced rate for Epic! Premium ($6.67 per month) Check https://www.getepic.com/ for details.
Scholastic Home Base is offering ways to track reading, attend reading events, play games and read and listen to stories FREE from May 9th until August 19th. This is a fun safe reading community for kids.
Barnes & Noble runs a Summer Reading Program every summer. Print the 2022 reading journal, read 6 books and when you bring it back, you get a free book! They also offer virtual (and maybe LIVE) events throughout the year.
Showcase Cinemas will run Bookworm Wednesdays! Students will receive a free ticket to select children’s shows when they submit a book report. Another reason to read (and eat popcorn.)
Chuck E. Cheese offers many programs for families, including summer reading. You can download a chart and once it’s full, students turn it in to get play points that they can
Camp Wonderopolis offers free fun literacy and STEM-based programs all summer long! Camp Wonderopolis can help build vocabulary, background knowledge in science, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and other literacy skills along the way.
Camp PBS is also available to keep children engaged all summer long. Camp PBS KIDS is here to fill your days with creativity, exploration, and fun for the whole family.
Book it! by Candlewick press is running a free summer reading program in June, July, and August in which parents can enroll their children. They can earn a certificate and free Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut!