Create Your Own Summer Reading Challenge
The summer holidays are the perfect opportunity to slow down, relax and get lost in a good book. Whether you're heading off on holiday, spending sunny afternoons in the garden or enjoying cosy evenings at home, reading is a wonderful way to keep young minds active while having fun.
One of the easiest ways to encourage children to read throughout the holidays is by creating your own Summer Reading Challenge. There's no pressure to race through books or compete with others, it's simply about discovering new stories, trying different genres and making reading part of your summer adventures.
Why Take on a Summer Reading Challenge?
Reading little and often during the holidays helps children maintain the reading skills they've developed throughout the school year, while giving them the freedom to explore books they genuinely enjoy.
A summer reading challenge can help children:
- 📚 Build confidence with reading
- 🌟 Discover new authors and series
- 💭 Develop imagination and creativity
- ❤️ Create positive reading habits
- 👨👩👧 Enjoy stories together as a family
Best of all, every book completed is an achievement worth celebrating!
Download Your Free Summer Reading Challenge
We've created a colourful printable that's perfect for children of all ages. Simply print it out, pop it on the fridge or bedroom wall, and tick off each challenge as you complete it.
The challenge includes fun activities such as:
- ☀️ Read outside
- 🔍 Read a mystery
- 📚 Read a classic
- 💙 Read a blue-covered book
- 🌙 Read before bed
- 😂 Read a funny book
- ✨ Read about magic or fantasy
- 👨👩👧 Read together
- ⭐ Read a book by a new author
- 🏆 Finish a whole book in one day
Once you've completed them all, fill in your name and celebrate becoming a Reading Superstar!
Make It Even More Fun
Turn your reading challenge into a family activity with a few simple ideas:
- Create a cosy reading corner with blankets and cushions.
- Read in different places, like the garden, the park or on holiday.
- Let children choose their own books.
- Celebrate each completed challenge with a sticker or star.
- Enjoy a special treat when the entire challenge is complete.
Ready to Start?
Whether your child completes one challenge or every single one, every page they read helps build confidence, imagination and a lifelong love of books.
Browse our collection of children's books to find the perfect stories for your Summer Reading Challenge, then download your free printable and start ticking off those boxes.
Happy reading! ☀️📚
