It seems like every summer we hear our mom-friends talk about the same challenges: how to battle excessive screen time, what to do to keep the kiddos busy, and the summer reading list. Since we can’t solve all the summer problems (my brain is still fried from the pink vs purple swimsuit meltdown we had yesterday afternoon!), we thought we’d try to tackle the Summer reading list in the most fun way … A printable!
We designed a printable paper chain reading log. Print it as you need it and keep the extras in a jar or basket.
As your kiddos complete a book (independently or with help), just fill out a link and add it to the chain with a stapler, glue stick or even washi tape.
Decide on a reward (like an ice-cream party or day at the zoo) for a certain number of books, length of chain (like floor to ceiling, or across the kitchen) or just watch it grow and grow!
This is a great project the whole family can work on together. Younger kids get a link for reading with mom or dad, little kids can read small books, and older kids could do a link for each chapter of a long or challenging book. It doesn’t have to be kids only. How great would it be for kids to see their parents filling out links for the books they’re reading?
Click here to open the Summer Reading Chain printable!
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Oops! It says page not found when I try the link for the summer reading chain,
I wasn’t able to open the printable!! So excited to do this!
We’ve got it all fixed now Angel… so sorry about that! 🙂
Stands back from the keyboard in amaezment! Thanks!
“Oops! That page can’t be found” was the message I got when I clicked open the link.
I love the chain idea!
So so sorry… we’ve got it working now. 🙂
The link doesn’t exist for the printable – help! This is such a fun idea.
Sorry Johanna! it’s all fixed now. 🙂
I love your ideas but I cannot get the link to work for the paper reading chain. It says nothing is linked to it when I click on it. Help?
Sorry about that… we’ve got it all fixed now. 🙂
Cute! Pinning!
Isn’t it so cute! Thanks so much for pinning Desi!! 🙂
HI there!
Unfortunately when I print the printable file, the book title, date and read by only appear on the very first paper chain and not the others? I hope you can help – love this printable for summer!
That’s so weird. I just tested it and it turned out perfect. Could you be out of black ink?? sorry, that’s my only guess. 🙁
I know you keep getting asked this and I’m sorry, but I’m trying to print the summer reading chain and I can’t get it to print. I can get it to download, but when I hit print, nothing happens. Just wondering if you have any tips to get it to print 🙂 It’s very cute and I really would like to use it for my daughter.
I just did a test and everything worked right for me. I’m sorry it’s giving you problems. If you want to email us at eighteen25@live(dot)com I can try sending it to you.
Same problem!! 🙁
It won’t print for you Jill?
I am having the same problem…it wont print. Please could you send to me if I email you?
Thank you!
Sure.. send us a quick email. 🙂
How do you make sure that the students actually read the books and don’t just say that they did?