We did some last minute things today. Some classes completed their genius hour presentations, some discussed books they’re reading. All classes completed an end of the year survey. On the surveys, I asked for recommendations for what they’d like to learn next year.
I wanted to leave you with some recommendations for reading this summer. Please help your students to continue to read throughout the summer.
In addition to the form I’ve created and the spreadsheet that will show the recommendations being made by students, I know parents are always looking for new books for their children to read. I’ve spent some time Googling and perusing the Internet to find some recommendations being made by others for children this age.
Chicago Public Library: For Not-Quite-Teens
American Library Association’s Notable Books for 2013
Audiofile: Books on the Go for Summer 2013
Field Trip: 10 Books That Will Send Kids Exploring
GoodReads: Popular 2013 Kids Books
New York Times Children’s Book Reviews
Common Sense Media: Book Recommendations
Horn Book: Summer Reading Recommendations
