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What Is Summer Slide?
Summer slide refers to the decline in academic skills and knowledge that students experience when not engaged in educational activities over the summer. Research shows that students can lose up to two months of reading skills during the break, creating gaps that take weeks or even months to recover when school resumes.¹
Five ways Wonderbook fights Summer Slide:
1. Encourages Daily Reading Habits
Wonderbook makes it easy for children to establish daily reading routines that are fun and motivating. Each Wonderbook is an all-in-one super format, combining print and audio for a multisensory experience. This interactivity keeps kids engaged and builds their reading fluency over time, helping children maintain their reading momentum all summer long.
2. Promotes Independent Learning
Wonderbook empowers children to explore stories at their own pace, even without adult supervision. Kids can independently choose books that match their interests, fostering a sense of autonomy and curiosity that combats disinterest in reading.
3. Reinforces Vocabulary and Comprehension
Summer is the perfect time for children to expand their vocabulary and deepen their comprehension skills. Wonderbook’s exclusive Learning Mode engages readers with educator-vetted questions about the story they just read to keep critical thinking skills sharp.
4. Encourages Family Involvement
Reading doesn’t have to be a solitary activity! Parents, caregivers, and siblings can listen along, discuss the story, and share their thoughts, turning reading into a collaborative and memorable moment. Reading is better with friends and family!
5. Makes Reading Accessible Anytime, Anywhere
With no need for Wi-Fi, Wonderbook is portable and easy to use. It’s the perfect companion for road trips, summer camp, or vacations where internet access may be inconsistent. With no set-up time needed, just press play and let the fun begin!
Make Wonderbook Part of Your Summer Plans
The key to preventing summer slide is consistent and enjoyable learning, and Wonderbook delivers that experience hassle-free. With a growing library of over 1,400+ titles, there’s something for every reader—from picture books for early readers to bilingual stories and award winners.
This summer, equip readers with a tool that keeps learning alive and fun.
Together, we can turn summer into a season of growth and discovery. Let Wonderbook inspire your child to reach new reading heights!
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¹ Harris Cooper et al., “The Effects of Summer Vacation on Achievement Test Scores: A Narrative and Meta-Analytic Review,” Review of Educational Research 66, no. 3 (1996): 227–68, https://doi.org/10.3102/00346543066003227.
