Ready for some low-pressure, fun ways to avoid the summer slide? Here’s a roundup of my favorite first grade summer reading activities to get you started.

Today, we’re learning how to support your child while learning sight words in first grade so they can build strong reading skills. Inside, you’ll find word lists, teaching strategies, and easy ways to practice at home so they can read with confidence.

Let’s be honest:
Summer reading can feel like a battlefield for some families.

If your second grader is avoiding books like they’re broccoli, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong.

But here’s the good news:
With just a few simple tweaks, you can turn “Ugh, do I have to?” into “Wait, can we keep reading?”

Below are 3 unexpected tricks that actually work—especially for second graders who are on the edge of building reading confidence and comprehension.