Tips on how parents can set up a reading and writing center at home that kids can use while on summer vacation to make reading and writing fun.
When children are little all they want to do is be read to and look at their favorite books. By the time elementary school hits those days are long gone for many kids- especially in the summertime. Encourage reading and writing by creating a learning center in your home filled with books and art supplies that the kids can use to make their own books, construct their favorite characters, illustrate their poetry, and much more.
The Reading Center Space
Your home learning center doesn’t need to be anything elaborate. It can simply be a small, rolling storage cart next to a bookshelf or a small table in the corner of the room. Find an area that will work for you and your family and decorate and label it. Make the center inviting so the kids will be excited about using it.
The Materials for a Reading Center
Start with some books, different types of paper, pencils and crayons. Depending on what kinds of art supplies your kids enjoy using you can add items such as a hole puncher, glitter, fabric pieces, popsicle sticks, and yarn. Change the books that are in the center frequently so that the kids don’t get bored.
The Rules for a Reading Learning Center
Just like any other area of the house the reading center needs to have procedures that the kids will follow when they use it. Choose whatever rules will work best for you children that address issues such as when the center can be used, how it needs to be left when they are done, and what activities require adult supervision.
