Make Summer reading extra fun!

How to Keep Kids Reading Over the Summer (Without a Fight)

When school’s out, it’s easy for reading habits to take a backseat to pool days, screen time, and summer adventures. But skipping reading altogether can lead to the “summer slide,” where kids lose progress in literacy skills they worked hard to build all year. The good news? Keeping kids reading doesn’t have to feel like homework—for them or you.

Make Reading Feel Like a Game (Not a Chore)

Printables like reading logs, sticker charts, and reading challenges turn daily reading into a fun mission. Kids can track how many books they finish or how many minutes they read each day. The visual progress builds excitement and ownership.

Tip: Try a simple goal like “Read 20 minutes a day” or “Finish 5 books this month” and reward them with a small treat or a special activity.

☀️ Need help organizing your child’s day too? See how our printable planners for kids build routine and reduce stress—perfect for summer and beyond.

Give Kids the Power of Choice

One of the easiest ways to make reading enjoyable is to let your child choose what they want to read. Whether it’s comic books, graphic novels, or nonfiction about dinosaurs, their interest is what keeps them turning the page.

Tip: Set up a cozy reading nook with pillows or a blanket fort—kids love having a “secret” space to curl up with a book.

Use Tools That Keep It Simple for You

Our Summer Reading Printables Bundle is designed to do the heavy lifting.

It includes:

• Reading logs with space for book titles and time

• Challenge charts to track milestones

• Fun bookmarks to color and personalize

• Reflection pages to encourage critical thinking

Everything is printable, re-usable, and easy to start right away—whether you're a parent, grandparent, or homeschooler.

Use engaging activities to make reading interactive!

👉 Explore the Summer Reading Printables

Summer’s for memories—not meltdowns. Keep reading a relaxed part of your routine and let the printables do the reminding. Bonus: it’s screen-free and skill-building.

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