Can you believe that the school year is almost over? Where has this year gone? It’s insane. In a few short months I will have a high schooler (say what?!?) and a middle schooler. I really can’t believe it. This year, my daughter really got into reading. She is currently reading the Harry Potter series and loving it. I want to continue to foster that love for reading so I put together this Ultimate Summer Reading Bucket list. After printing one out for each kid, they can hang it in their room and start checking off the different bucket list items! There’s something for everyone on this list!
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One of the things you can do to help foster that love for reading, is to take weekly trips to the library. Not only do you knock an item off the summer reading bucket list, but you also give your child (and yourself) the opportunity to check out a TON of different types of books at once! Definitely utilize the librarian. I can’t tell you how many times we’ve gone up to our librarian, told them an example of a book the kids like and they then give us a bunch more that are similar.
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Whatever you do this summer, READ! Schedule electronic blackout times where you and the kids spend the time reading a book or use this summer daily planner printable and put reading on their daily to do list! Have a conversation about the books you are reading while you eat dinner. Kids like to talk about the books they are reading. As I mentioned, my daughter is reading the Harry Potter series. She’s so excited about this series, that she read two books in two weeks. She likes to talk to us about the differences between the book and the movie. And boy does she get upset when they make “stupid changes” in the movie!
We do the same thing. We totally use our library every week during the summer months. There’s always fun things for the kids scheduled too. I think its so important to keep them reading over the summer months that way the retention isn’t lost.
I love to read. Picked up the hobby since I was in grade school. I read books of any genre. My only obstacle though is finding enough time to indulge in this hobby. I like your summer reading bucket list. I will download that and put it to use.
Reading is a great thing to do! I like reading books. May it be on a tablet or a physical book before. I need to find time to be able to do it again soon.
That’s a great list. I can’t believe the school year is almost over, either. There’s only like 6 weeks of school year left. What?! Our son is into reading the Percy Jackson series. We got him all the books so he’s going to be busy this summer.
I love this idea of an ultimate summer reading checklist! I’d love to try this myself!