McCurdy Ministries Blog: Read Our Stories

Summer is a time for sunshine, play, and a break from the usual school routine—but it’s also an important opportunity to keep young minds engaged. Without regular reading, many children experience the “summer slide,” losing some of the progress they made during the school year. The good news? With a little creativity and consistency, families can turn summer reading into something kids genuinely look forward to.

Winter can be hard, but reading makes it easier. Take advantage of the dark before daylight savings time by reading more. If you have kiddos who don't love reading yet, try these three tips to get them engaged.

Reading, quite simply, is essential to learning. In the age of technology, we might be tempted to believe that being a good reader is essential. (If you're reading this, you probably already believe it even without knowing it.)

LEER (leh-EHR, to read), a Children’s Literacy Program for the Española Valley, aims to improve children’s reading proficiency through access to books and vetted, trained, caring adults (Reading Buddies) who read one on one with elementary students.