Summer Reading Programs

have you looked at starfall.com? they use it in the public school systems here in FL. it teaches reading comprehension. it has some books, and also reading rules, etc. something that he can do at home with you if you have the time and also it's free. don't know if you need something more than what they offer, but it's good to look at.

oh different than i thought. I have some websites but i'm not srueu of the grade level my son is in first.
dolchwords.com,
reading.org,
reading a-z.com
can't speak for them personally

I thought your post was about how lots of bookstores give away free books if your child keeps a log and reads so much during the summer. we do barnes and noble and half-price books.
If you are home with him take weekly trips to the library, let him follow his interests and get comic books if he wants or cookbooks or what ever. and read together every day.
Another idea is to ask his classroom teacher

I am in AZ, but our county libraries are doing a summer reading program. For every book the kids read, they move up to the next level. If they finish all the levels, they get a prize at the end. I would contact your local libraries and check out their websites.

You should check out Campbell Christian Academy!!! My boys went there and improved a huge amount. My 1st grader was working on long division and my pre-K was reading 1st and 2nd grade books. They are now 6 and 8 and at the top of there classes! My Kindergartner is reading chapter books. They are incredible. They are located in Dallas right off of PGB turnpike and Preston so its super easy to get to. To get more info just google them. Go and talk to them for free. You will be amazed!
H.

http://tcu.readingprograms.org/info/3/?StudentId=9A12449B...

They have camps for entering 2nd graders, as well, and they have the camps all over the DFW area.

We LOVE this summer reading camp.
R.

Barnes and Noble has a summer reading program keep a log a form that can be downloaded & printed from the site of the books that were read get rewarded with a free book,check it out might be something you can easily do,local library summer reading program.A free magazine subscription to Lego.com you'll receive a few of them before school begins at least he can read you the comics out load it is a cool mag for kids.
I would ask his teacher what specifics he needs to read & comprehend it is different for every child get something based for his learning needs.
Check out the websites the other moms have listed

Definitely ask his teacher. In our area a local university does reading classes (held locally) for kids entering most grades.

Ask your school librarian for a suggested list. Also your public library may offer a list or a camp.
And yes, many book stores put out their lists.

Maybe consider finding a young man in middle school or high school to work with your son this summer. Many times, young boys will listen to the older guys better than their parents.

If you can spend $9 a month, we have found a lot of great books on disneydigitalbooks.com. It even asks questions as they read, so that you will know that he is comprehending what he is reading. When he answers the questions correctly, he will get "points". Our second grader has loved using this on and off over the last year and we just gave her a 3- month subscription for her birthday. Hope this helps.

TCU summer reading program. We did it & think it really helped. They have several diff locations around the metroplex. Good luck.

We are also doing the TCU reading program!

Try Reading Ranch in Allen. they specialize in reading tutoring. They help all kinds of kids with a variety of abilities. They are on the east side of Allen off of Exchange. My best friend send her daughter there and has been going for almost 3 years. They are very flexbile and will customize whatever your child needs.
Good luck!

I would also get your son involved in fun activities and incentive programs for reading. Lots of area libraries and bookstores offer summer programs. Here's our list from last year (mostly Flower Mound, Lewisville area). We'll be updating the list soon for 2011 (many of the libraries are still finalizing their programs), but you can use this as a guide to what places around you might be offering incentives or fun activities for your son:
http://familyeguide.com/Summer-Reading-Programs-2010.html

Ask you childs teacher! They are the experts and can give you some placea to look into. Libraries usually do a summer program.
Visit henryanker.com he has some fun learning/review games for individual grades. Also. Add nightly reading, 20 min! Read familiar stories often to increase fluency: rhymes, songs, poems. Also try to get into a fun series: flat Stanley, Amelia Bedelia, Henry and Mudge... The big thing right now is to make reading FUN!!