Reading and its importance in a child's development is right up the alley of a Clinton school administrator.

Jessica Patrick is the principal of Clinton's Lincoln and Douglas Elementary Schools and is highlighting the importance of reading this summer for students of all ages.

As elementary students prepare to return to Lincoln or Douglas Schools in a few months or maybe a student is heading to school for the first time this fall, Patrick highlights some things parents can be doing at home to prepare those kids for the school setting.

This past year, Patrick introduced a new program called 'Camp Kindergarten' and at this event that introduced young students to the school setting, she talked to parents about things they can do to prepare students for coming to school for the first time.

For Patrick, she hopes to see congruency between what is taught at school and reinforcement of those lessons at home.

Patrick says they are encountering some challenges that stem from COVID - even among the young kids they have. We'll have more with Patrick about that next week on Regional Radio.