Printable Summer Reading Challenge for Kids
The summer reading challenge worksheets, printables, and activities will help kids enjoy a break from school while staying sharp academically. Get ready for summer!
You know that feeling when you’re a kid and you get lost in a good book? It’s such a pivotal moment, where all your worries fall away. You sit on the edge of your bed with this great big stack of books in front of you, carefully turning each page.
Books were life for many of us who were born before SmartPhones, iPads and Kindles. (Yep, I’m aging myself there.)
Unfortunately, so many kids today miss out on reading for pleasure. Reading feels like an assignment with a book report due at the end.

This summer, get your kids excited about reading by rewarding them for the books they read! This is a fun challenge for kids of all ages–and even adults if you want to challenge yourself to try something new.
When books are assigned by age, grade, or subject, kids lose interest, and reading becomes boring.
Instead, let kids choose to read the kinds of books they love. They’ll read a lot more if they have a say in what they read. (And everything counts–even graphic novels or magazines.)
Reading doesn’t have to be boring! Not with this printable challenge! This set of 6 colorful pages includes:
- Reading Log
- Reading Bingo
- 100 Books Challenge
- 8-Week Reading Challenge
- Hole-Punch Bookmarks
- Reading Champion Award
Kids don’t need to complete all of these challenges. Let them choose the one that suits them best–whatever motivates them to pick up a book and read.
Motivating Prize Ideas
No matter which challenges your child chooses, the kit includes a printable award certificate to give at the end of summer.
But you can (and should!) add some extra incentives along the way! Here are a few ideas:
- ice cream
- extra screen time
- a new book
- a special family activity
- a new board game
- a favorite snack
- a small toy
- anything they consider a treat!
Use these ideas to motivate and encourage your kids to read. Avoid the summer slip this year! Instead of starting your next school year trying to catch up, you’ll be ready to move forward and start learning new things right away!