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[b]Published April 23, 2025[/b] Ah, summer: popsicles, pool days, and... the dreaded reading summer slide. As librarians and educators, we know how easy it is for students to lose ground in reading and comprehension over the summer months. But here’s the good news—[b]PebbleGo[/b] and [b]PebbleGo Next[/b] can help keep kids engaged, curious, and learning. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/blog/Summer-Student-Laptop.png Whether students are reading solo, exploring with siblings, or diving into topics as a family, these platforms make learning so fun and accessible that kids don’t even realize they’re building skills. Here’s how you can promote PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next to keep literacy active all summer long. @h5 Student-Powered Exploration [b]Let Curiosity Lead the Way[/b] With topics ranging from animals and biographies to science and social studies, kids can follow their interests in PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next. The [b]read-aloud feature[/b] supports emerging readers, making it easy for even young learners to explore independently. Try this: Encourage students to keep a [b]"Summer Wonder Journal"[/b] where they draw or write about one new thing they learn each day from PebbleGo. [b]Create a DIY Summer Challenge[/b] Set up a simple [b]“Read 10, Learn 10” challenge[/b]. Can they learn about 10 different animals? Read about 10 inventors or 10 moments in history? Add a printable certificate or badge when they complete the challenge. It’s a great motivator! [b]Connect Learning to Creative Projects[/b] Kids can turn their learning into [b]hands-on fun[/b]: * Design a mini-poster about a favorite topic * Create a short video report or slideshow * Draw a comic strip about a historical figure's life @h5 Family-Friendly Learning @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/blog/teacher-student.png Mom and student looking at computer [b]Make Reading a Shared Activity[/b] Parents don’t need to be experts in the topic—PebbleGo presents information in a way that’s easy for everyone to understand. And with the built-in read-aloud feature, even younger readers can follow along with confidence. Families can [b]explore articles together[/b] and talk about what they’ve learned over lunch, on a walk, or before bed. [b]Theme of the Week[/b] Suggest families pick a [b]topic each week[/b] (space, weather, famous leaders) and use PebbleGo as a jumping-off point for books, crafts, or even outings. Learning about animals? Try a visit to the zoo or a nature walk. Reading about weather? Build a DIY weather station at home. [b]Turn It into Game Night[/b] Create [b]simple trivia questions[/b] based on PebbleGo articles and turn them into a family quiz game. Let kids be the quizmasters! They’ll love trying to stump the adults. @h5 Help Families Get Started Before summer break hits, a little prep can go a long way. Try: * Sharing PebbleGo login info with families * Hosting a short “how-to” session or recording a quick demo video * Creating take-home flyers with simple activity ideas * Posting weekly PebbleGo prompts on your library site or social media @h5 Setting Students Up for Success The summer slide is real—but it’s something we can tackle with the right tools and a little creativity. PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next offer rich, engaging content that sparks curiosity and supports literacy. When students have opportunities to explore, read, and connect with ideas over the summer, they return to school more confident and ready to learn. Let’s make this summer one of discovery and growth. With PebbleGo, the learning doesn’t have to stop when the final bell rings.