It’s summer!! And summer means it’s time for the Traveling Through the Pages Summer Reading Adventure. We are so excited to bring you this fun summer reading program of books, ideas, and helpful tips to encourage kids to read all summer long.
We also created a set of Morning Time plans
to go with this program — doing the plans along with the program will check off squares in the reading program through read-alouds for your kids if they are young, or encourage older readers to learn more about the topics you are studying in Morning Time.
Morning Time is the perfect summer learning activity. School and homeschool families can come together for about 30-45 minutes a day and learn about math, art, music, nature study, and more in an enjoyable way. And the plans do all the hard work for you.
What the FREE summer reading pack includes
The TTTP reading passport
This is the heart of the program. There is a back and front available if you want to print both and make a booklet, but you can also just print one side and hang it on the fridge. It is based on a “BINGO” concept. Have your kids complete the squares and mark them with a sticker, date stamp, or a big ol’ X made with a crayon. When they complete a row, they win a prize. Have them complete multiple rows or go for a total blackout (what a wonderful summer of reading that would be!).
Reading rewards tickets
Write in which prizes are right for your family. When your child completes a row on his passport, he gets to pick a prize!
Reading log
Are you tracking books read this summer for school or other reading programs? Maybe you just want a record to save. This is the form for you! You can also offer a prize for the number of pages read, so record those here as well. There are two versions of the reading log. One has space for your child to write a one-sentence summary of the book. The other just records the books read. Print the one you like best.
Reading bucket list
How many reading locations can you check off this summer?
Bookmarks
Print on cardstock and laminate if desired. Fun!
Certificate
Something fun to present when the program is done.
Coloring pages
Fun!
Summer reading prize ideas
Need a few prize ideas for your reading reward tickets? Try some of these:
- Ice Cream
- Movie ticket
- Fingernail painting “party”
- Mom makes a treat of choice
- Mom makes a meal of choice
- Buy a book of their choice
- A trip to their favorite restaurant
- Bowling
- Special date with Mom or Dad
- Dollar store funds
- Make a treasure chest of small items
- Picnic at the park — dessert of their choice
- Backyard campout and s’mores
- A trip to the nature center, zoo, or other local “free” place kids love to go
- Extra computer time
- Art or craft kit from the craft store
- “Stay up late” pass
- Free day from chores
More great reading ideas
We have a ton of great summer reading program posts and even a podcast to give you ideas for books and ways to encourage your kids to read.
- Ten Books Full of Travel and Adventure
- Five Secrets of Great Library Trips with Kids
- Ten Books of Poems for Kids
- Make a Fun Library Card Holder
- The Story Goes On: Book Series Kids Love
- Host Your Own Kid’s Poetry Tea
- Thirteen FUN Geography Books for Kids
- New Fairy Tales for Kids and Grownups Alike
- Award-winning Children’s Books
- How to Host a Mad Scientists’ Convention
- Read Aloud Revival Episode #27: Summer Reading — Making memories (and having fun!)
And be sure to follow our summer reading board on Pinterest for book and prize ideas and helpful tips.
Follow the Summer Reading board on Pinterest.
We are excited about the fun things we have to share this summer. Happy reading!
Click here to download your FREE summer reading program printable pack.
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