Summer Scholars

Summer Reading Resources

Useful Links

• Hastings Public Library-Events and Bookings
• Read-At-Home Plan
• Activities-and-Games-to-Support-Early-Literacy-Skills
• Summer Reading Opportunities
• Overdrive
• www.storylineonline.net/library/
• EPIC-Reading

Here are Fun Summer Reading Activities for Kids that keep reading exciting all summer long: 

1. Reading Bingo--Create a bingo board with fun prompts: Bingo Card

2. Book Picnic-Pack a blanket, snacks, and books. Head outside and read together.
Extra fun: let kids bring their favorite stuffed animal as a reading buddy 

3. Listen & Draw--Play an audiobook and have kids draw what they imagine while listening. Great for creativity and comprehension. 
4. Flashlight Friday--Turn off the lights and read with flashlights. Make it a weekly special event — kids LOVE this one! 

5. Read Around the House Challenge: Read in silly places around the house

6. Reading Reward Tickets--Give tickets for: Finishing a book, Reading 30 minutes, or Trying a new genre
Trade tickets for: Pick the movie or tv show to watch, extra minutes of electronics (IPAD, Game System or TV),  Extra special treat or snack, or get a special prize from a store.
 
7. Draw Your Favorite Character After reading, kids draw: Favorite character.

8. Mystery Book Bags--Wrap books in paper and write clues like: "This book has an animal", "This book is funny" --Kids choose without knowing the title.
 
9. Build a Reading Fort--Inside or Outside Activity--Use blankets and pillows. Reading inside or outside makes it feel like an adventure!

10. Summer Reading Calendar--Each day: Read 30 minutes, Color in the square, Goal: Fill the whole month up with reading! Here is a copy of a Summer Reading Calendar to print off and use for the summer.