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Summer Holiday English Resources




Are you looking for ways to keep your children engaged and inspired over the summer break? 🌴☀️🎒 Look no further! I've got some fantastic ideas to get your little ones reading and writing during the holidays. 🚀📝


1️⃣ Create a reading challenge: Encourage your children to set a reading goal for the summer. Whether it's a certain number of books, pages or minutes, tracking their progress will motivate them to read more. 📖🏆

2️⃣ Set up a cosy reading nook: Designate a special spot in your home where your kids can relax and immerse themselves in their favourite books. Add comfy cushions, blankets, and shelves filled with exciting titles. 🛋️📚

3️⃣ Explore different genres: Introduce your children to a variety of genres like adventure, mystery, fantasy and non-fiction. Let them choose their own books based on their interests to spark their curiosity and broaden their horizons. 🌍🔎

4️⃣ Organise a book club: Encourage your children to form a book club with their friends or siblings. They can select a book together, read it at their own pace and have weekly discussions to share their thoughts and insights. 📚🤝🗣️

5️⃣ Write a summer journal: Encourage your kids to document their summer adventures in a journal. They can write about their daily activities, holidays or even create fictional stories. This not only improves their writing skills but also becomes a treasured keepsake. ✍️📓

6️⃣ Engage in writing prompts: Provide interesting writing prompts or challenges to inspire creativity. They can write short stories, poems or even create their own newspaper or magazine. Encourage them to illustrate their writing for added fun. If in doubt, enrol them into a fun Creative Writing course!🖍️📰

7️⃣ Visit the library: Make regular trips to the local library with your children. Let them explore the shelves and discover new books that catch their interest. Libraries often organise summer reading challenges that offer incentives and rewards for reading achievements. 📚📚🎁

8️⃣ Read aloud together: Enjoy quality time with your children by reading aloud to them. Choose books that are slightly above their reading level to challenge them and expose them to new vocabulary and storytelling techniques. 🗣️📖

9️⃣ Encourage writing contests: Research writing contests or competitions specifically designed for children. Participating in these events can ignite their passion for writing and provide them with an opportunity to showcase their talent. The Atom Learning Young Author Award 2023 and the BBC's 500 Words Competition are two fantastic opportunities to practise story writing skills.🏆🖊️

🔟 Lead by example: Show your children the joy of reading and writing by being an avid reader yourself. Let them see you engage in books, articles or even writing projects. Your enthusiasm will inspire them to follow in your footsteps. 📚💡


Let's make this summer an exciting journey of imagination and creativity for our children! 🌟🌞📚 Share these ideas with fellow parents and educators and let's cultivate a love for reading and writing in the younger generation. Together, we can empower them to become lifelong learners! 💪👩‍👧‍👦






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