Our Summer Library Book Choices - Week One

I found out our library will not be having a summer reading program. It's pretty disappointing, but I told the kids I wanted them to read one book each week this summer. For more incentive, I told them I would give them each $1.00 when they read their books and another dollar if they either draw a picture of a scene or character, write a paragraph about the book, or show me about the book in another creative way. The potential to earn $2.00 a week just for reading excited them all. I figured I would post our weekly books we pick from the library here!

Mercie - 14 years old

This is a mystery that looks really good! So good in fact, that I told Mercie I wanted to read it, too. She's a few chapters in and said it's already interesting.

Silas - 11 years old

This is the sequel to Old Yeller about his son, Savage Sam. Silas is really enjoying this book already and has read aloud a part to me he thought was funny. I've heard him laughing out loud at the book, too. I love when they do that!

Titus - 9 years old

This book is a bit ambitious for Titus with almost 200 pages, but he has read the first few chapters and is getting into it. He wants to read all of the books in this series. He reads really well, but has a hard time focusing on what he is reading (ADHD) so I'm proud of him for choosing this book.

Zeke - 3 years old 

We've read this a few times since he's brought it home and he loves it. It's a rhyming book about why you shouldn't bring a dragon to recess but they end up giving him a chance on the playground. I'm pretty sure Zeke doesn't know what recess even is, but he gets the general idea of the book. He loved being able to choose a book on his own.

What are your kids reading this week?

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FREE Summer Reading Printable for Older Children

 I was so disappointed to find out that our local library was forgoing a summer reading program this summer that I decided to make our own! I made these BINGO cards for older kids (I also have a version for younger kids). There are different genres and requirements for each book square. As your child finishes a book, he can color in the square and record the title on the back of the page. When your child BINGOs, you can take them out for a fabulous prize!

If you follow me on Instagram, I am offering a prize of a new book for any child that BINGOs by the end of July! You just have to post a picture of the completed BINGO card and tag me (@toddler_school). I'll repost your photo and mail your child a book. 

To print the BINGO card, simply click the photo below! If you want to play with us on Instagram, print the card, follow me, and tag me in any photos! 

FREE Summer Reading Bingo Printable for Younger Children

 I was so disappointed that our local library wasn't doing a summer reading program this year that I decided to make one for my own children. The first one I made is a Summer Reading BINGO game for younger children - toddlers through around kindergarten. I created it so you pick a book on one of the topics provided, read it to or with your child, and then color the square (or the picture in some of them). The topics are pretty varied - zoo to pizza to weather! 

If you follow me on Instagram (@toddler_school) I will be giving prizes away. Each child that completes a "black-out" BINGO card will receive a book in the mail from me! I'll also be choosing one winner at the end of the month to receive a special prize bag. You have the entire month of July to complete the card. It would mean reading roughly 24 books (you have one free space). You will have to post a picture of the completed BINGO card, tagging me so I'll see it, to receive the book.

To use the free printable, simply click the picture below. To follow along with us on Instagram, print the picture, follow me and I'll have a sign-up post for anyone who wants to join!