Summertime Fun Stuff

Make sure that you don't get bored or rusty on those
reading skills during the hot summer months! Grab a book and EXPLORE away!

Local Public Libraries You Should Visit!
These libraries have great summer reading programs and activities.
* Austin Public Library
* Kyle Public Library
* Buda Public Library
* San Marcos Public Library

Summertime Safety:
* Keep kids healthy for summer
* Summer fun & safety
* Swim safely
* More swimming safety

Just for Fun!
* Funology- lots of things to do!
* Poetry you'll get a giggle out of...
* Storybook Online- reading stories with fun animation

Summertime Reading Ideas:                           
* Summer reading tips for parents
* Great Kid Sites
* Summertime reading tips for kids and parents!
* National Geographic for Kids is ALWAYS great! We have this in print in the library!
* Kids Read- all the newest books!

Book Adventure:
Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 6,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read offline, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes. Book Adventure was created by the Sylvan Learning Foundation and is a non-profit organization.

Book Hive:
BookHive is a web site designed for children ages birth through twelve, their parents, teachers or anyone interested in reading about children's books. This site contains hundreds of recommended book reviews in a variety of reading levels and interest areas. Parents may find special "parental notes" attached to some reviews that provide additional information about the book. Users can search for books by author, title, reading level, interest area, number of pages, and even favorite illustrator. 

Girl Power Site:
* Summer girl Power click here!
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