Bird Buddies Summer Reading 2023

 

Through our school-wide Title I programs, Amherst County Public Schools is excited to offer a bird-themed reading adventure packet for elementary students and families to extend learning opportunities in Summer 2023!

 

 The best way to get kids learning is to build on their curiosity and interests. Every time you pair a book with an experience, you are giving children an opportunity to learn more about their world. Interesting experiences give kids a broader framework for new information they might encounter in books. When kids have lots of experiences to draw on, they have a better chance of making a connection with what they read! 

 

Each child PreK-5 will receive a bird-themed book, as well as this Bird Buddies Summer Reading activity packet.  In this packet, you will find information to build background knowledge, hands-on activities to engage children in interesting experiences, writing opportunities, and word play activities. We’ve designed the packet to be user-friendly and adaptable. You can use the materials each day for five days in a row, or once a week for five weeks, or any other way you like to add fun learning experiences to your summer.

 

By engaging children in literacy activities over the summer, we give them opportunities to build background knowledge, deepen vocabulary, improve reading — and be ready in the fall for a successful school year. Get ready to take flight as we learn more about the world of birds!

 

 Be sure to leave us feedback about these activities using the QR code on your packet or at the link below.

The materials in the ACPS Bird Buddies Summer Reading packet were adapted from Reading Rockets Bird Buddies. If you liked the activities and want to investigate more, please visit https://www.startwithabook.org/summer-science/bird-buddies-book-based-science-adventure. You may also find additional book lists related to the topic of birds on Reading Rockets.

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Looking for summer activity packets from previous years? Check out the information below: