Books to Read Before Summer Ends
School is about to begin and a great way to encourage your child to get back into gear is by implementing additional reading now. Make the transition easier with these book recommendations from St. Teresa, a Titusville Catholic school. But first, take the hassle out of by explaining why reading is important.Increases CommunicationWhen your child is reading a story, he starts to observe and process interactions between characters. By interpreting actions and words, he increases his communication skills. In the future, they will be able to interact with others and voice their thoughts in the same way the characters in the book do.Increases Cognitive Abilities and IntelligenceBooks expand your child’s cognitive abilities and mental skills. Because your child needs to mentally process and understand the plot and situations in a book, he learns how to interpret and dream about what they can do. 
Boost Imagination and Reduces StressReading books can reduce stress for your child. He can get lost in a book and open his imagination. He can be anybody, be anywhere, and do anything. This is useful in their life, as it’ll make him motivated and feeling like he can conquer anything.Increases Attention SpanChildren already have a hard enough time focusing, so adding to their workload may seem like it’s going to make it worse. But that’s actually not the case at all! Because he needs to analyze and reflect on every word, it takes a lot of focus and concentration. 
Here is our list of books we recommend for your middle schooler:
- “The Unsung Hero of Birdsong” by Brenda Woods
- “Max and the Midknights” by Lincoln Peirce
- “The Friendship War” by Andrew Clements
- “DK Life Stories” Series by DK
- “Fairy Mom and Me: Fairy in Waiting” by Sophie Kinsella
Happy reading!With over 57 years of academic excellence, St. Teresa Catholic School, a Titusville Catholic school, provides a quality education that challenges and empowers students to develop to their full potential. Students foster qualities that are essential for lifelong learning and are equipped for future success. To learn more about why St. Teresa is the perfect fit for you and your student, contact us today.