Summer break may be filled with sunshine and free time, but that doesn’t mean reading has to take a vacation! Summer is the perfect opportunity to help our kiddos fall in love with reading. At the least, they should keep their skills fresh until school starts back up. We know the summer slide is real, but with a few intentional strategies and a sprinkle of fun, summer reading can become a highlight of the season. Make Summer Reading Exciting With a Challenge Kids love a little friendly competition! A challenge is a great way to keep our kiddos motivated while they’re away from the classroom. You can keep it simple by encouraging your students to read a set number of books or mix it up with a reading bingo-style challenge. My Summer Reading Packet includes several fun options like “Read under the covers,” “Read a joke book,” or “Read