Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge 2017

7/11/2017

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge 2017
By Molly

I was invited to attend the Scholastic Summer Reading Tour on July 5th at the Brewster Book store as a way to kick of the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge. My son (almost 5y), daughter (almost 7y) and I arrived at Brewster Books about 30 minutes into the drop in event and were instantly welcome by one of the Scholastic employs and directed to my contact person. At her table were tons of freebies like samples parts of new books, stickers, bookmarks, character masks and book lists. Then the kids got their picture taken with a virtual Clifford (add into pic afterward) and props of their choice. There was also a character prize wheel to spin; prize included pins, Harry Potter poster (which my daughter was thrilled about), and Captain Underpants poster along with other things. After browsing the book they had for sale we got a VIP tour of the Scholastic Tour bus which has a table by all different authors including Peter Reynolds. My kids also got to take pictures with the three guest authors that were there signing their books; Blue Balliett, Eric Luper and Josh Funk. There was also a drawing table with fun coloring sheets and how to draw your own pictures.

One of the great things about the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge is everyone can participate from home! Just click here and sign up. The site allows you and your kids to track their reading and earn virtual prizes plus enter the sweepstakes to win prizes from Klutz. Another great resources on the site is book lists by age. So if your family is very busy this summer and needs a virtual way to track summer reading check out the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge and get yours kids excited about reading.

To celebrate how much we love reading, Scholastic is hosting a giveaway on our blog. We are giving away a giant gift set of assorted books. All you have to do is comment below on our blog post by answering our question below.

(Be sure email is correct as we will contact winner this way. Giveaway open to all US Residents 18+. This giveaway is sponsored by Scholastic and hosted by Mommies LLC. Cape Cod Moms will ship the winner their prize. Giveaway runs from 7/11/17-7/26/17 at 11:59pm EST. )

What does your family do to encourage reading over the summer?

18 Comments

Caitie Slowik

9/23/2017 04:21:54 pm

Summertime is a great time to read books about the outdoors! We would read a book about the moon and then be able to sit outside to see it. Read about treasure hunts, then create our own! Books on camping, and then go camping. Books about birds and insects and ocean animals.. encouraging books in the summer is easy as it's so much easier to explore and incorporate things you've read!

Alisha Kostiuk

9/23/2017 04:31:11 pm

We try to have my son read books that he can use in everyday. He loves to read about anything outside, so some books about parks then we try to visit. He just finished a dirt bike book that now he has located all of the parts on his own dirt bike. I think it really helps when they can relate to what they are reading.

Judy Sullivan

9/23/2017 04:31:31 pm

We have more time during the summer so we have family reading time where we share our favorite books with each other. We also have 'quiet time' during the hot summer days to read.

Stephanie Bentley

9/23/2017 04:33:17 pm

We encourage reading by visiting our local libraries. Taking out books is always fun. We can always find one that fits my sons favorite interest. And we have always made sure to cuddle up at the end of the day and read to him. Its a special time..My son has a lot of energy and is always on the go so its nice to settle down to a good story

Kristin

9/23/2017 04:40:37 pm

With 4 children aged 19 months to 10 years we would love new books! To encourage reading during the summer we try to frequent the library so that they can pick out what interests them, whether it be a book about bugs, ninjas or comic book that week!

Christopher Barber link

9/23/2017 04:48:42 pm

The whole family sits together and reads before any television is turned on and we stress the importance of reading and their future

Rebekah

9/23/2017 04:49:35 pm

Reading is part of our nightly routine. This summer, after my son completed kindergarten, we went through all of our old books and back issues of Babybug magazine to see how many he could read on his own. We also started the Harry Potter series, taking turns reading to each other.

Christina

9/23/2017 04:56:57 pm

We do lots of reading, it's part of our bedtime routine, as well as occasionally during dinner. Our daughter is 3 and had a love of reading!

Alyson Lucey

9/23/2017 05:11:18 pm

Can't believe we missed this before. My 5 year old loves new book. We are trying to get him interested in reading, which has been a struggle for us, but new books always spark his interest.

Maxanne

9/23/2017 05:25:16 pm

We love reading. I try to pick books from the library that match our current activities or vacations. We would love to win these books. They would greatly benefit my children!! I foster as well and would love to have new books to give to them that were their own!!

Alison King

9/23/2017 05:41:01 pm

Grandson-having a 15-20 minute before bed to read a book together or alone. (good for sleepovers or camping in the backyard). Take occasional trips to the library or bookstore for a book on their current interests. If going away somewhere for vacation, pick up a book that is about that location or about something of interest during your stay.

Sarah Hawser

9/23/2017 05:57:47 pm

We try to read each day together whether school is in or it's summer. We enjoy reading together but I think it helps the kids see that mom is interested in reading and I do so if there's ever any free time. Along with books I like to have the kids help me read the grocery store ad so they can help me shop. It's just another way to encourage good reading habits and often healthy eating too!

Melissa Zawadzki

9/23/2017 06:51:26 pm

We are all book lovers (except for my husband) in my house, so we make books a daily part of the conversation! My 6 year old loves reading and so I would ask if he wanted to read to everyone or if he wanted me to read! Usually he'd want both. Having my 6 year old read to my 5 year old is making him want to learn to read for himself too! Also, especially during the summer, when we're not home as much, we try to make a point to read the signs and really anything with words around us! 😃

Jillian Paradise

9/23/2017 06:57:21 pm

We read all the time. My son absolutely loves books.

Kathryn Roth

9/23/2017 07:13:17 pm

My little kindergartener loves scholastic books! We would love to add more to the collection! We read our books in the summer outside under a shady tree!

Daisy

9/23/2017 11:27:46 pm

The summer can be very busy, but it is also a great time to visit other libraries in the same network in different towns. We discovered a whole new group of books at a different library and we're able to find at least 5 new series my 8 year old LOVED (they are actually the Branches series of books by scholastic). He was so excited about them, he would finish at least one on the way home! It was almost like a literary treasure hunt.

Meg Buckley

9/24/2017 01:04:39 am

In the summer we take a weekly trip to the library, and read together for 30 minutes a day. We also participate in 2 summer reading programs :)

Julie Frink link

9/24/2017 07:48:53 pm

My daughter loves practicing her reading to my mother's retired neighbors. The library also has a program to read to the service dogs.