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Summer Reading For Tweens

By Michelle Myers 2 Comments

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Ahhh Summer, lazy days, fresh squeezed lemonade, and the melodic sounds of children sweetly playing ball outside. So idyllic, so picturesque, so…….not reality, at least at my house! It’s a bit more like busy days trying to get to camp or VBS, water bottles spilled all over the minivan, and kids squabbling over who left the wet towel on the floor(again!) or the way their brother breathes too loudly. After a delightful morning like that, I’ve been known to banish everyone to separate corners with a book for an hour(or two) of summer reading until I’ve rejuvenated my mommy skills enough to head to the pool.

It can be hard to get kids to tear themselves away from screens during the summer, especially tweens and especially when you are trying to get them to read instead. Try this approach for motivating your reluctant readers and challenge them to a fun game with rewards they'll actually want to work towards. Summer Reading for Tweens, now to actually get your tween or teen to read more this summer! SunshineandHurricanes.com

Admittedly, my kids really do enjoy reading but they also like a challenge. This Summer Reading For Tweens BINGO is a great way to keep your kids on track and is one of the Best Ways To Avoid The Summer Slide that plagues many students each Fall when school starts again.

This fun challenge can help enthusiastic readers branch out in their book selections and reluctant readers hone in on a goal during the months off from school. Whether you’re looking for a way to maintain good reading habits or a way to keep the peace around your house, this Summer Reading For Tweens Printable is here to help you out!

Summer Reading For Tweens

There are a lot of fabulous ways to keep your kiddos engaged with books and fresh ideas always seem to motivate my brood. I created these printables with the hope of encouraging my own children to take a few forays into the world of non-fiction as they’re pretty set fiction enthusiasts.

Summer Reading for Tweens Polk A Dot BINGO

Summer Reading for Tweens

Summer Reading for Tweens Striped BINGO

Motivate your tween or teen this summer to read more with this Summer Reading BINGO challenge. SunshineandHurricanes.com

There’s also something satisfying about checking things off a list and my kids seem to have inherited that little quirk from me, so marking through the BINGO boxes is good for all of us it seems. As I mentioned before, I don’t struggle with getting my children to read for pleasure so I have them complete ALL the boxes on their BINGO card in order to earn a reward.

For less motivated kids, I’d start with achieving a BINGO in any direction to earn the reward. The reward isn’t anything expensive or extravagant, and I’m an advocate of Gifting Experiences Over Things, so something like froyo for dinner or a round of mini golf with the family are things we’ve done in the past. Here are a few reward ideas that may work at your house:

  • purchase a new app, book, or music downloads
  • trip for ice cream, froyo, icees, etc.
  • family activity: bowling, skating, mini golf, water park, beach day, picnic, game night
  • summer snowball fight, kids vs. adults
  • trip to the movies or kid’s theater performance
  • museum tickets
  • have a friend spend the night or a themed playdate, like a Lego Challenge

Here’s a few book suggestions by age to get your Summer Reading off to a good start:

Suggested Reading For Elementary Kids

Suggested Reading For Middle School Kids

Suggested Reading For High School Kids

You know what motivates your kiddos, so don’t be afraid to offer that proverbial carrot to get your horse galloping through this Summer Reading Challenge!

Looking for other ways to have an AWESOME Summer with your tweens? Be sure to check out these ideas!

The Best Swimming Games For Kids

Summer is here and now it's time for days on end spent playing in the pool. Whether you are planning a pool party or just looking for new ways for the kids to have fun in the pool, we've rounded up all THE BEST swimming games for kids. These go way beyond Marco Polo and will provide hours of outside entertainment for all. The Best Swimming Games for Kids. SunshineandHurricanes.com

Best Board Games For Tweens

Looking for a way to connect with your tween during this difficult phase in life? Family game nights can be a perfect low pressure way to have fun and engage your tween. Yes, there are actually some board games they will like and enjoy and we've got them all right here. Best Board Games for Tweens. SunshineandHurricanes.com

What is on your Summer Reading list?

Filed Under: Tweens and Teens Tagged With: Books for Tweens, Printables

About Michelle Myers

Michelle Myers is mom to four kiddos ranging from elementary thru high school, each with strong opinions and a flair for the dramatic. In other words, they're a lot like her. Former educator and lover of learning, she divides her time between carpool and Starbucks by reading voraciously and giving TED talks to herself at red lights. A Floridian for almost 40 years, Michelle loves the beach, making people laugh, and date nights with her hubby of 25 years...and yeas, they clearly married at age 7.
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  1. Gina Henderson says

    June 4, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    You can always stop by your local library for Summer Reading events and earn prizes there too!

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    June 23, 2017 at 7:13 am

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