What's the Weather!?

I woke up here in Rochester, on my second day of summer vacation, and it's...rainy. To be honest, I don't mind a rainy day here and there. It's the perfect chance to cuddle on the couch with a cup of coffee and a book! Seasons and everyday weather are ideal opportunities to encourage children to get excited about science. Observing the changes, making predictions and recording or graphing patterns is a simple way for kids to learn about the world around them. The best activity is PLAYING in different kinds of weather. What is better than splashing in puddles, catching snowflakes on your tongue or feeling the wind on your skin? Enjoy these books alongside exploring weather with your little one!

Summer Reading

Though summer vacation has just begun for many kids in the local area, providing opportunities for your child to keep reading is so important. They have just ended their school year with a bank of strategies to help them grow as readers, so encourage them to practice these skills over the break! You can read to your child, with your child or have them read alone. Whichever you choose, make sure the reading experiences are in your routine DAILY. Provide books in your home that cater to your child's interests. Let them see YOU reading! Visit your local library weekly to pick out news books together. These literacy experiences can help prevent your child from dropping reading levels this summer.

The following links showcase a few of the Rochester libraries and what they have happening to support reading for kids this summer. Check you local library!
http://www3.libraryweb.org/summerReading.aspx?id=475013
http://www.chililibrary.org/kids-depot.html
http://www.irondequoitlibrary.org/category/kids/

Happy Reading & Happy Summer!