Free Summer Reading Challenge for Kids (Printable Reading Log )
Summer is all about sunshine, ice cream, and staying up a little later. But if your kids are anything like mine, books can quickly get forgotten once school is out!
This super-cute Summer Reading Challenge makes reading feel like a fun game instead of another chore.
Every time your child reads for 20 minutes, they get to color in one little sun. Before they know it, they’ll have built a great reading habit—and a colorful page they’ll be proud of.
Whether you’re trying to avoid the “summer slide” or just want a screen-free activity, this printable is an easy win. Even a little reading over the summer can help children maintain their reading skills before heading back to school.
What’s Included
- 2 cute summer-themed reading logs
- US Letter size (8.5″ × 11″)
- Goal tracker for 600 minutes of reading
- Space to write your child’s name
- Reward section for extra motivation
- Instant PDF download
How It Works
- Print your favorite design.
- Have your child read for 20 minutes.
- Color in one sun after each reading session.
- Celebrate with a small reward when all the suns are finished!
That’s it. No prep, no cutting, and no fancy supplies needed.
Give Them Something to Read For
Kids love working toward a goal. Promise a small reward when they finish the challenge, and watch their excitement grow with every sun they color.
The reward doesn’t have to be big. Kids often love working toward something small and fun.
- Ice cream date 🍦
- Pick the next family movie 🎬
- Visit the library 📚
- Extra playground time 🛝
- Stay up 15 minutes later 🌙
- Choose what’s for dinner 🍕
- A new bookmark 🔖
- A dollar store treat 🎁
- Picnic at the park 🌳
- Water balloon fight 💦
- Trip to the splash pad ☀️
- Bake cookies together 🍪
- Camp out in the living room ⛺
- Have a pajama day 😄
- Invite a friend over to play 🧸
- Choose the next family game night 🎲
Download Your Free Summer Reading Challenge
Ready to make reading a little more exciting this summer?
Click below to download your free Summer Reading Challenge printable and start coloring those suns!
