Stop the Summer Slide: Free Webinar to Support Young Readers This Summer

4/4/2025

Stop the Summer Slide: Free Webinar to Support Young Readers This Summer
Summer break can be a time for fun and relaxation—but without regular reading, many children experience the “summer slide,” a loss of reading skills that can set them back by as much as an entire grade level.

Join the discussion on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. This free webinar is designed for parents, guardians, and anyone supporting rising 2nd, 3rd, or 4th graders. You’ll learn how to keep your readers engaged, learning, and building reading comprehension over the summer.

We’ll explore the Summer of ReadWorks workbooks, a great resource that helps students:

Build background knowledge through engaging nonfiction texts
Expand vocabulary across a variety of topics
Strengthen writing skills with the evidence-based Article-A-Day routine

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Why it matters:
Research shows that when children don’t read over the summer, they can lose critical skills they worked hard to develop during the school year. This “summer slide” contributes to long-term learning gaps—but it’s preventable.
Experts recommend daily reading and meaningful conversations about what kids learn. Just 10–15 minutes a day can help maintain and even boost reading achievement over the summer months.

This free webinar will give you:

Easy ways to encourage daily reading
Strategies to talk with your child about new topics
A walkthrough of the Summer of ReadWorks program and how to get started

Let’s work together to make summer a season of growth—not learning loss.

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Who should attend: Parents, caregivers, educators, tutors, and anyone else supporting summer reading

Register now to attend live or receive a recording

Take the first step to stop the summer slide!