Summer Reading Challenge - Get Your Kids Excited to Read!

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This summer reading challenge is really more than just a way to get your kids excited about books – it’s a way to make some precious memories with your kids! Download your free printable challenge at the end of this post.

Books are an excellent medium to transport the reader to a colorful, exciting world of adventure and fun.

There are times, though, when kids hit a slump and reading becomes a chore.

Help fuel the love for reading with a bit of creativity and some summer books for kids!

Then, this summer, enlist the kids in a fun, family challenge that is unlike any other they’ve done.

This one doesn’t end with a reward once every box is marked off.

Each box that is completed calls for a reward.

This reading challenge is really more than just a way to get your kids excited about books.

It’s a way to work some precious memories with your kids into your summer homeschool schedule.

Download and Print This FREE Summer Reading Challenge

As you look through the challenge, you will notice each reading prompt is broad enough to allow older kids and younger kids to work through each square comfortably.

Read a Book Set in a City on Another Continent

Your child could read a Paddington book, Maisy goes to London, or a Beatrix Potter book.

Once the book has been read and the square marked off, you could bake a batch of orange marmalade nut muffins.

Or better yet, surprise them with one of my kids’ favorites- a high tea spread, complete with all the bells and whistles!

Read a Book About Space

Your teen could read a book like Hidden Figures, while younger children may enjoy Berenstain Bears “On The Moon,” Think Like An Astronaut, or There’s No Place Like Space.

To celebrate the marked square, you could make these easy galaxy tea light holders,

Or go all out and invite your kids to a one-day Space-Camp-at-Home!

Read a Book About Animals

Oh, the book suggestions for animal-themed, animal-centric, and animal character books are endless.

Your reward for this square could be something as simple as downloading and printing this free animal-themed memory match game, based on the 1 Corinthians 13 Love passage, or serving up easy animal-themed snacks.

You can make the reading rewards as simple as you want or as elaborate.

You know your family best.

You would know what summer reading activities would put a smile on your child’s face and what would really set off those excited squeals, so tailor your reading rewards based on what your family would love.

Regardless of what you decide, your child will enjoy the reading experience and have some beautiful memories to look back on, thanks to the fun crafts, activities, and treats you organize.

And you never know, this just might become a summer family tradition!

This summer reading challenge is really more than just a way to get your kids excited about books - it's a way to make some precious memories with your kids!

This fun Summer Reading Challenge printable has been designed just for Blessed Homeschool readers!

Grab it below and post it somewhere in your home to encourage reading all summer long.

This guest post is part of the Blessed Homeschool Summer Fun Series. Make sure to check out the series landing page to learn more about the series and find all of the posts in one place!

I’ve also teamed up with some amazing homeschool bloggers to bring you MORE summer-themed resources, activities, and freebies. Truly, if you’re looking for homeschool summer fun, we’ve got you covered!

Check out all of the links below where you’ll find summer unit studies, printables, outdoor activities, music options, STEM activities, and much more.

And I would love to hear from you in the comments: what do your kids think about summer reading challenges? What are your favorite ways to incorporate learning into your summer?

About the Author

Marina John

Marina John is the mom of a 15-year-old, 10-year-old, and 7-year-old. She’s passionate about inspiring busy families with authentic and relatable resources on her family lifestyle site MommySnippets.com.

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Summer Reading Challenge: Get Your Kids Excited to Read!

Download and Print This FREE Summer Reading Challenge