Summer Reading List for Kids: Entering First Grade
This summer, I am trying to read more so that I show Ethan how important reading is. Reading out loud to us is something that he tends to shy away from. At first, I thought it was because he was struggling. I soon learned that it was because he was being hard on himself. If he struggled with sounding out a word, he would give up.
But that all changed a few weeks ago. We headed to Half Price Books to stock up on some Level 1 readers. We got some really great deals (19 books for $15!) including some Biscuit books. When we got back, I had him sit down with me and read the book. And guess what? He read 99% of the book all by himself. I think he got stuck on about 3 words.
He can totally do it!
Now that we are on a roll with his reading, I made him a Summer Reading List based off the recommendations sent home from school. We are plowing through the list and he is getting better each and every day! By the end of the summer, he will be ready for First Grade.
Summer Reading List for Kids Entering First Grade
Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete (My First I Can Read)
Pete the Cat (My First Reader)
Pete is back in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean’s I Can Read beginning reader Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete. When Pete gets a goldfish, Goldie, he decides to paint a picture of his new pet. Word spreads of Pete’s cool paintings, and soon everyone wants one. But Pete doesn’t have enough time to make one for everyone in town. With a little help from his mom, Pete finds the perfect solution so that everyone can enjoy a Goldie painting and Pete has time to finish his homework!
It’s time for bed, but Biscuit wants to have a snack, and play, and hear stories. Will he ever go to sleep?
Chicka Chicka ABC (Chicka Chicka Book, A)
When all the letters of the alphabet race one another up the coconut tree, will there be enough room?
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (If You Give…)
This book is a great first introduction to Mouse, the star of the If You Give series and a perennial favorite among children. And with its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is perfect for beginning readers and story time!
Splat the Cat Storybook Collection
It’s Splat’s first day of school and he’s worried. What if he doesn’t make any new friends?
The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat (I Can Read Level 1)
Combining a phonics-based text with a funny story, the books in this new series are aimed at beginner readers. The pictures give clues to the words and fold out flaps on some pages give children the chance to guess what will happen next’.
What’s on your child’s summer reading list?
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