06/01/2026
A Fun Way to Keep Learning All Summer Long!
We are excited to invite all students to our Summer Reading and Math Challenge! This is a simple, fun way to keep your child's mind active, their imagination soaring, and their reading and math skills strong until school starts again.
How Your Child Can Join the Challenge:
It's easy to participate—just three steps!
1. Read one book your child chooses (it should be a topic they love!). The local library is a great resource for books (and provides summer reading incentives!).
2. Complete one creative project about the book (project ideas are listed below).
3. Complete the Zearn summer activities to keep math skills sharp.
Quick Checklist for the Reading Portion:
●The book should be right for your child's age.
●It should be a book they genuinely enjoy and want to talk about.
●They need to create one project to show what they learned from the book.
What to Include in the Project:
No matter which project your child chooses (see list below), it should:
●Be neat and show effort.
●Include the book's title and author, and the student's name/upcoming grade level.
●Feature a creative summary of the book (but please, don't spoil the ending!).
●Explain key parts like the main characters, the main conflict, an important lesson or
theme, and your child's favorite part.
Fun Project Options (Choose ONE):
1. Book in a Box: Decorate a box with symbols, objects, and illustrations representing the story.
2. Poster or Storyboard: Create a visual summary using illustrations, quotes,
vocabulary, and important events.
3. Character Diary: Write journal entries from the perspective of a character in the book.
4. Newspaper Front Page: Design a newspaper highlighting major events from the story.
5. Book Trailer, Commercial, or Brochure: Create a short video, commercial, or brochure that encourages others to read the book.
6. Diorama or Model: Build a scene from the book using craft materials.
7. Podcast or Interview: Record an interview with a character or discuss the book like a podcast host.
8. Alternate Ending: Write and illustrate a new ending for the story.
9. Choice Board Project: Create another project idea with parental approval.
Rewards for Taking Part:
Students who complete the challenge will receive:
●Special recognition.
●A snack or treat.
●Entry into a prize drawing.
Why This Challenge Matters (Benefits for Your Child):
●It helps maintain and strengthen learning skills.
●It builds reading stamina and focus.
●It ensures your child starts the new school year feeling confident and prepared!
Sharing and Celebrating (First Weeks of School)
During the first weeks of the 26-27 school year, participating students will:
1. Share their project and recommend their book with classmates.
2. Celebrate their strong start to the school year!
The best part: This is not a graded activity. The main goal is to build your child's confidence, communication skills, and excitement for reading and math, giving them a strong start to the school year!
