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Summer Reading Challenge {With Free Printable}

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If you need a summer reading challenge to keep kids motivated to read during the summer months, I have something for you today!  We are big book lovers in our home and I am always looking for ways to encourage my kids to read more of the books on our shelves!

We are joining in with our homeschool co-op group this summer to do a summer reading challenge. We are motivating our kids to read like crazy this summer by offering a party with all of their friends at the end!  The kids are excited & I love that they want to READ!

My homeschool group wanted a little reading log for their kids so I made little something for them. I figured you guys might like it as well!

30 Book Summer Reading Challenge

Summer Reading Challenge:

This reading challenge can be used however you need it. You could use it at home or in a classroom to motivate readers.  Any young readers who need a little extra motivation will love having these cute charts to keep track of the books they are reading. Track what they read through June, July and August and reward them for their work!

If you have kids that are great readers, let them try to do the whole thing on their own. If you have slower readers, do it as a family.  If you have little non-readers, you can easily do it with picture books. You could even have them compete with their best friend over the summer to see who wins!

Decide on a reward that really motivates your family. Maybe a trip to a water park or the zoo, their favorite ice cream, a party with your neighborhood or homeschool friends, make it exciting for the kids. This is not just for young kids, either. High school students can even be encouraged to read over the summer for the right rewards.

Summer reading Challenge- Teach Beside Me

Do you have girly-girls like I do?  I had to do a pink & purple version or my daughter would not be motivated at all! 😉

Summer Reading Challenge Pink- Teach Beside Me

The images above are in jpg format, you can save them & use them that way. Or, if you would rather have them in PDF form you can download them here: Summer Reading Challenge Green/Blue, Summer Reading Challenge- Pink/Purple

Why Kids Should Read in the Summer

Summer reading is so important for kids!  They are on a break from school and need to keep their minds active and growing still.  Kids who do not read in the summer can lose three months of reading comprehension and literacy skills, called the summer slide. This loss will accumulate and as they advance in school their abides will be years behind their peers!

In the summer kids can choose fun books to read, such as graphic novels, short stories, favorite book series, etc.  Reading can take them on an adventure that they would’t experience elsewhere. They can learn about new life situations, gain compassion for others who are different than they are, build background knowledge on many subjects, and even increase their vocabulary in the process!

Need some ideas for your summer reading list?  Check out some of our favorite book recommendations:

50 Must Read Classic Books for Kids
21 Series Books for Tween Boys
Best Books for Tween Girls
Great Books for Young Readers
Newbery Medal Books Reading List

Many of these books can be found at your local library to check out during the summer months. Talk to the children’s librarian for recommendations, too!  They always have great ideas. Do your kids have their own library card?

What are your favorite ways to keep your kids motivated to read in the summer?  

There are lots of places that have summer reading reward programs, too!  Check out my post on Reading Reward Programs. Some offer a free book (like Barnes & Noble!), food prizes, and more!

See More Fun Summer Activities for Kids:

Summer Science Camp Lessons
Ice Painting- Summer Fun for Kids
Summer Science: Build a Bug Viewer
Big Fat List of Summer Learning Ideas

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