Our last day of school was two days ago and already I’ve heard the common complaint of “I’m SOOOO BOOOORRRED!” accompanied by the usual allegation that “There’s NOOOOTHINGGGGG to do!”
What? Your kids too? I don’t know about you, but my usual response is
- I’ll give you something to do, mister; looks like the baseboards need dusting/the weeds need pulling/fill in the blank with some equally undesirable chore…
OR
- Why don’t you go read a book?
For some reason, neither option is very appealing, at least not to someone determined to be bored despite the vast array of cleaning and reading options.
Enter Scholastic’s Summer Reading Challenge. From their website:
The Scholastic Summer Challenge™ on Scholastic.com was developed to promote reading over the summer. The exciting team atmosphere and book-related games and activities motivate kids to continue reading even while out of school and encourage them to discover new options for pleasure reading.
How does it work? Kids ages 7-12, upon registering, will take a quick quiz which will assign them to a team. Kids then accumulate points for their team based on a log of minutes read as well as trivia quizzes derived from the Book of the Week and participation in the Game of the Month. Not only that, but kids can read towards contributions to various charities and participate in an online community with online fun such as:
- Take fun quizzes and multiply their points
- Unlock new games and earn even more points
- Apply their points to the Scholastic Book Fairs’ “Read for the World Record!”
- Watch awesome celebrity shout-out videos including: The Naked Brothers Band, Lil’ Mama and Keke Palmer from True Jackson, VP on Nickelodeon
- See exclusive content about favorite authors and books
- Chat about favorite books like The 39 Clues and Harry Potter
- Post book reviews on the Summer Challenge review blog
- Enter sweepstakes for the chance to win prizes
Interested? Check the FAQ page here. Kids younger than 7 are not to be left out; they will have their own reading fun growing a virtual garden by logging books read over the summer.
Wife and mother, Bible teacher and blogger, Lisa loves Jesus, coffee, dark chocolate and, of course, books. Read more of her reflections at Lisa writes….
Since the Scholastic Summer Challenge is all about reading 4 or more books, Scholastic has graciously offered to give away a summer reading pack of 4 titles to 3 different winners (U.S. shipping addresses only), tailored to the winners’ kids’ ages.
So to enter this giveaway, leave a comment with your child’s age and sex, and we’ll see if we can get them some books that will help silence those cries of “I’m bored.”
Find out what other books and activities are up for grabs at the Summer Fun Giveaway main page. We will announce all the winners on June 11.
Diane Baum says
I am an ESL teacher and this is great
geekbearinggifts says
The children in my life are a seven-year-old boy and a nine-year-old girl. Thanks for offer!
Lacey says
My 4-year-old daughter would love this offer. Thanks!
Carol Lawrence says
An 8 yr. old boy and a 9 year old girl.Either one would be happy,they love reading already.
alicia wallace says
Boy, age 8. My challenge is getting him to sit still long enough to read – he is very energetic and athletic.
Cynthia C says
My nephew is 5. Thanks for the chance.
Tari L says
My son is 7.
scarlette says
I have no children of my own. But love to buy books for my 3 year old nephew!
Kristi C says
I have three: a girl age 15, a girl age 11, and a boy age 3.
Denyse says
I have a 10 year old girl, 9 and 7 year old boys.
jan koontz says
just to cool
marge mckeon says
my grandkids need this
Elena says
I have 11 and 8 year old girls who both love to read! Thanks for the contest!
dianne says
A 7 and 10 year old girl.
beth shepherd says
I have a 7 year old son and a 6 year old daughter I would love to win this for. My 3 year old loves to have her brother and sister read to her.
Thank you for the chance
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Vicky Boackle says
2 girls.11 and 9.
Debra W says
10 year old boy please : )
McDuffy says
Jaida age 9
Maria Delgado says
2 year old girl!
jeanine says
i have an 11 year old boy.
joel says
7 year old boy… 🙂 thanks!
jason fiske says
6 year old twins. Boy and girl.
Laureen says
Would love to win these books for either of my daughters who are nearly 6 and 7.5. Thanks!
tiki11 says
Love this, I have a 9 year old girl
meaghan f. says
They’re my nieces.
7 & 8 year old girls.
Heidi Gail says
Almost 11 year old boy.
Joan Carr says
12yr old boy
Tawnda says
my youngest is a 14 yr old girl who loves to read!
Jen says
My youngest is 16 mos but she loves storytime and gladly listens to entire Dr. Seuss books! We’d love some new picture books!
Karen Medlin says
have a 2 girls 11 and 4 and a boy 6
bridget says
We are always excited to get new books. I have a 5 1/2 year old daughter.
Kathy Scott says
Boy 12, but reads at high school level.
Alicia says
Please help my bored 7 year old son.
[email protected]
Douglas says
my 8 yr old nephew will love this !!
Stacie says
I have 2 boys 9 and almost 8 and a girl 4!
Staciele(at)netins(dot)net
Janelle says
Girl 4.5 & Boy 1
Jennifer G says
Mine is a 7 year old girl
Pat says
8 year old (9 in August) girl.
B. Lechowicz says
9 year old boy
Carol S says
12 year old boy who I would love to have read more. Thanks
cpin says
Female, 9
Carlene says
Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net
Elizabeth J says
Nine year old girl!
Kathy D says
Books for boys ages 8 and 10 would be really nice
Jennifer C. says
Girl age 9
Bob says
My 10 year old granddaughter is homeschooled and loves to read…. Thank you for contest
Daniel M says
boys 8 & 10 could use ’em surely
Elizabeth Y. says
My son is almost four and is learning to read basic words. I read to him everyday.
Brenda Burgess says
great giveaway