SUMMER READING PROGRAM

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Want to finish the summer strong with reading? Create your own "Summer Reading Program " for your kids customized to fit them!

Mommas- as you can see I am not a typesetter, so don't make this difficult for yourselves at all. I will share with you what I did for my kids from the youngest all the way up to my college age to promote more reading and some good old fashioned competition in the house.

On my created sheet I have made 4 rows down with 7 small graphics (swirl) in each row. I used a rubber stamp for my swirls. Each swirl stands for 30 minutes of reading time. As they complete 30 minutes they cross  off a swirl. At the bottom of each row I listed the prize they get when they have completed 7 swirls or 3.5 hours of reading. I will share my prizes but SET THINGS THAT WOULD MOTIVATE YOUR CHILD! They can cost money but they don't have to! My four prizes are ice cream at a fun local place, movie pass where they can stream a movie with parents' approval, bubble tea or coffee drink at a great coffee shop, and the big prize Lego set, stuffed animal, shirt, sports gear, horse equipment, etc valued at around $30-35 dollars. Some other suggestions - picnic lunch, tea party, knock out basketball with mom or dad, favorite dessert or meal prepared, book, overnight with a friend, gift card, fingernail polish, earrings. You fill in the blanks. I gave my kids a start and stop date of 4 weeks to complete. By the way, it is possible to make one for yourself if you are wanting to up your reading game! Maybe a good soak in the tub, a new plant from the greenhouse, ice cream, lunch with a friend, etc. Happy reading!!