Summer vacation is here and a good way to promote reading for children is by signing your kid/s up for summer reading programs where you can set goals, track reading progress, and reward their progress. I have compiled a list of websites and locations that offer summer reading programs. If you are aware of other local reading programs please email me at jodil@macaronikid.com and I will get them added to the list.
“You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.”
~Dr. Seuss
Summer Discovery with Dakota County LIbrary
Kids ages birth through entering 12th grade can register to be a part of the Dakota Library's Summer Reading and Learning Discovery Program by stopping by a Dakota County LIbrary to pick up your free book and reading log to get started. Pick up your Summer Discovery log and free book at a Dakota County Library location starting June 12-July 14, 2023
Summer Discovery materials are available for the following age groups:
- Pre-Readers: Birth–age 4
- Readers: Grades K–5
- Teens: Grades 6–12
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Barnes and Noble has a summer readding program for kids in grades 1-6. Download and print this reading journal to keep track of your child/children's progress. Once they readde 8 books and record which part of the book is your favorite and why you can bring the completed journal in to a Barnes and Noble Store between July and August 2023. Your child can then choose the FREE reading adventure book that is listed on the summer reading journal.
2022 Wild About Reading program with the Minnesota Wild
This program allows parents to log reading progress and set goals and download and print certificates as their reward. They offer free printable bookmarks, reading log, certificates, along with a printable download of a wild player with a reading tip each week. Download and print the above items here.
Scholastic Summer Reading Program
This program runs from May 4 - September 7, 2023. The Scholastic Summer Reading Program is a Fun, Free and Safe Program for Kids where they will be encouraged to read, celebrate their achievements and help increase access to books for their peers.
Camp BOOK-IT! (for parents to track child/s reading progress)
Parents can track your child/s reading progress and reward them with Pizza Hut personal pizzas from June through August online at BOOK IT! There are now two ways to participate in BOOK IT!, digital and paper. Paper materials are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis through June - August (or until paper is gone). Digital is always open for enrollment. Not sure what's right for your class? We can help! Enroll in this program today here.
Feed Your Brain Virtual Summer Reading Program with Half Price Books
Sign up for HPB's Summer Reading Camp that will start June 1, 2023! All registered campers can download printable camp components all summer long, including book recommendation lists, craft and activity ideas, coloring sheets, and reward stickers. Check out the schedule and register your camper to join in on the fun!
Reading is Fundamental's RIF'S Soar Into Summer Reading
RIF inspires reading in children by providing content that impacts and engages communities in the solution to be sure that children are given the fundamentals to succeed. Parents can find tips, reading lists, activity sheets by grade level and more here. Click here for suggested reading selections HERE. This year the kids will be going on a reading road trip.
They invite you to share your child’s journey along the way. We'd love to see their brochures and maps.
Use #ReadWithRIF and #RIFSummerReadingRoadTrip when you post online!
FACEBOOK @ReadingIsFundamental INSTAGRAM @readingisfundamental TWITTER @RIFWEB
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