In this episode, I share oodles of creative and tech-infused summer reading activities to help kids stay engaged with reading over the summer. You’ll also hear tips on using digital tools like audiobooks, book trailers, and virtual book clubs to make summer reading fun and interactive. If you want to inspire young readers and provide families with easy-to-implement strategies, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for Fun and Creative Summer Reading Activities:
- Use audiobooks, digital reading logs, and book trailers to enhance summer reading.
- Encourage creativity with activities like designing book covers and writing alternate endings.
- Foster a reading community through virtual book clubs and author interactions.
- Offer diverse reading options, including graphic novels, audiobooks, and magazines.
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- Libby (Audiobook library)
- Hoopla (Audiobook library)
- Spotify (Digital music, podcast, and video streaming service)
- Bookly (Book reading tracking tool)
- iMovie (Moviemaking Tool)
- Book Creator (Ebook creation tool)
- 360Cities
- Google Arts & Culture
- Procreate (Drawing app)
- Sketchbook (Illustration software)
- Canva for Education (Graphic design platform)
- Seesaw (Student-driven digital portfolios & parent communication)
- Adobe Firefly (Generative AI for images)
- Adobe Express for Education (Free creation tools)
- MusicFX (AI-powered music tool)
- Storyboard That (Digital storytelling tool)
- Soundtrap for Education (Audio Software)
- Garageband (Audio Software)
- Kahoot! (Game-Based Learning Platform)
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- 11 Free Google Podcasts for Kids (Blog Post)
- Travel the Web Virtual Field Trips for Summer (Podcast Episode)
- 20 Book Creator Projects for Be an Author Month (Blog Post)
- How to Create a Comic Strip in Google Slides (Blog Post)
