Summer Reading Challenge
By April Connelley
Who doesn’t like a fun challenge? I’m doing one right now with my colleagues. It’s an easy way to connect with each other, self-monitor, and push ourselves. Most important, it’s fun, and gives all of us a common experience to talk about, which builds a feeling of community.
Most education professionals, regardless of whether they are on a year-round or a school-year contract, think of the summer as a time to rejuvenate and do all the things there wasn’t time for during the school year. For me, that means time to catch up on reading, personal and professional. It also means I have a little time to think about what I’m reading and explore some new things. I don’t want to get stuck in a rut and just keep reading the same author or type of book over and over.
So if summer is when you dive in and read, read, read, but you don’t want to get stuck reading books that are all similar then give this challenge a try! Find a couple of friends and do it together or do it on your own. If you are doing it with others, make sure to talk, text, and email, about what you’re reading.
Summer Reading Challenge
Read as many of the suggestions as you can over the summer.
| Read a popular children’s or young adult book. | Read a classic. | Read something from an author that you’ve never read before. | Read something silly. |
| Read a friend or family member’s favorite book. | Read 1 thing focused on education. | Read something non-fiction. | Read a genre that you don’t usually read (historical fiction, fantasy, dystopia, poetry, etc.) |
| Read a graphic novel or a novel in verse. | Listen to an audiobook. | Read something again. | Read a book that’s being made into a movie. |
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE STUDENT VERSION
Consider trying a student version of a summer reading challenge to encourage students to keep reading over the summer. Students could share what they are reading in a digital classroom or digital page, buddy up with a friend to do the challenge together, or share their success during registration. This type of challenge or activity would also be a great conversation starter for students with their new teachers or with their peers.
Here’s a student version of the summer reading challenge OR you could have students make up their own version as a class activity.
Summer Reading Challenge
Read as many of the suggestions as you can over the summer.
| Read a book that is set in another country. | Read a picture book. | Read something from an author that you’ve never read before. | Read something silly. |
| Read a book that your parents or grandparents read when they were your age. | Read a book with a character that is the same age as you. | Read something non-fiction. | Read a book that’s in a series. |
| Read a graphic novel or a novel in verse. | Listen to an audiobook. | Read something again. | Read a book that’s being made into a movie. |
Whether you do this reading challenge or your own version, reading challenges are a great way for adults and kids to stay engaged and connect all summer long!
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