Reading. It’s always been one of my first loves, probably since I came out of the womb. If you were to ask my mother what things she never saw me without, I have no doubt that her reply would be: “A notebook, a pen and a book.” Thankfully, my children have inherited my same love and adoration for the written word. And this summer, we want to help you and your family do the same by asking you to join in The YUMMommy 100 Books Family Summer Reading Challenge!
Why Are We Challenging Your Family To Read?
It’s simple. Reading is important! Regardless if you or child like to read or dread it like a visit to the dentist office, reading is a fundamental part of our everyday lives. We are parents read our children’s homework and school papers, we read road signs when we drive and many of us have to read on our jobs. For these reasons alone, we should show an interest in reading, but the most important reason by far for us to enjoy reading is to help our children become good readers.
Did you know that in many areas students now have to pass an end-of-the-year reading competency test? Did you also know that some of those school districts are requiring children who do not or cannot read on or at their current grade level to repeat that same grade an additional year? The fact of the matter is that schools are now requiring more from students than they did when we were school and definitely more than was required of our parents. As Moo’s principal put it at her kindergarten graduation, “Parents, you may have noticed that kindergarten is the new first grade.”
So depending on the teacher ALONE to teach your child everything he or she needs to know in my opinion would be doing your child (and yourself) a great disservice. In fact, I’d go as far to say that to do so would be foolish. We are our children’s first teachers and our job to teach and instruct our children doesn’t stop when they start school. If nothing else, we need to be partnering with teachers and coming up with specific game plans on how to help our children continue to excel and reach their highest potential. The key to helping them reach that potential is starting with reading.
How do you participate in the YUMMommy 100 Books Family Summer Reading Challenge?
Well, I’m glad you asked. It’s really quite easy. All you and your family have to do is read 100 books in total between now and August 18th. Now I know you may thinking that 100 books seems like a lot, but it’s not. Let’s say your daughter reads one book, your son reads two books to you before bed and you finish that juicy crime mystery novel today, that counts as a total of four books read. See how fast books can add up?! 100 books before the end of summer is totally doable!
I’ve even decided to help make it easy for you and family to keep up with how many and what books you’ve read. Below are two printables. The first is printable is graph with 100 blocks on it. Simply coloring in a block each time you and family completely finish a book. Don’t forget that while reading individually is good, reading with your children or encouraging our older children to read with their younger siblings is better. Plus, who can doesn’t need more family bonding time. And it’s a great way to witness and keep track of your child’s reading progress.
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The second printable is a reading log. Counting both the white and turquoise spaces, you can record 19 books on each reading log. So print out two pages for each family member and get to reading!
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Be sure to follow the #100Books hashtag on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to keep up with what the YUMMommy family will be reading. Also, feel free snap pictures of you and your little ones reading and tag them using the hashtag as well! Stop back by on Wednesday as I’ll be sharing a list of books Moo and JJ will be reading this summer for our family reading challenge. (View the list here)
What’s on your summer reading list?
Kita
June 9, 2015 at 4:53 amI am reading the 80/20 rules to help my business out then I am going to read Tina Campbell new book I can't wait to dive into it to see how she stayed with her husband after all he has done.
Sue Loncaric
June 10, 2015 at 4:48 amI think this is a great idea and love that you are encouraging the whole family to read. Summertime is the perfect time to relax on a lazy afternoon and read. I might even take up your challenge! Thanks for sharing with us at #AnythingGoes link up
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond
June 10, 2015 at 4:48 amI think this is a great idea and love that you are encouraging the whole family to read. Summertime is the perfect time to relax on a lazy afternoon and read. I might even take up your challenge! Thanks for sharing with us at #AnythingGoes link up
Kristina R
June 11, 2015 at 12:55 pmSo cool, we will definitely be reading this summer so this is great way to challenge myself and the kids!
Unknown
June 11, 2015 at 12:55 pmSo cool, we will definitely be reading this summer so this is great way to challenge myself and the kids!
Rashida
June 12, 2015 at 3:34 pmI'm still a HH of one so I'll be adapting this challenge for myself. I'm slowly getting back into reading more and this summer will be the perfect opportunity to do so!
Mrs.AOK
June 12, 2015 at 4:26 pmThis is AWESOME!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
XOXO
Allison
June 12, 2015 at 4:37 pmWhat a great challenge! I think I may try it even though I have no kiddos running around. 100 books by myself will be quite the feat, but luckily I LOVE READING!
Erica Ligenza
June 12, 2015 at 4:58 pmWOW, this might be exactly what I need to get back into the reading game!
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ericaligenza
June 12, 2015 at 4:58 pmWOW, this might be exactly what I need to get back into the reading game!cominguprosestheblog.com
Breakfast at Lillys
June 12, 2015 at 6:53 pmI love reading and am challenging myself to read more this summer — not sure if I can quite reach 100 but I will definitely try.
xoxo, Jenny || Breakfast at Lillys
Sarah Murphy
June 12, 2015 at 7:33 pmWhat a fantastic idea, and I'm loving that quote!
x Sarah
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Unknown
June 12, 2015 at 7:33 pmWhat a fantastic idea, and I'm loving that quote!x Sarahhttp://www.bohochiccafe.com
Elana
June 12, 2015 at 11:53 pmThis is such a good idea! I think that one of the reasons I love to read as an adult is that my parents read to me as a kid.
Meghan @ Southern Belle Secrets
June 13, 2015 at 12:15 amWhat a great challenge! I love reading as well but I've gotten a bit lazy/behind on my own goals. What a great reminder- thank you!
Meghan,
Southern Belle Secrets
Lauren Ashley
June 13, 2015 at 1:03 amWhat a great idea! Love it
xoxo
Lauren Ashley
http://www.thefashionistasdiary.com
Unknown
June 13, 2015 at 1:03 amWhat a great idea! Love itxoxoLauren Ashleywww.thefashionistasdiary.com
Sandy Sandmeyer
June 13, 2015 at 1:05 amI think that families should be encouraging their kids to read more. We had to look up stuff at the library to research or to read to get the information that is so readily available online. This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing your post at the #AnythingGoes Link Party.
Alexis Reliford
June 13, 2015 at 1:41 amI think it's awesome that your children share your passion for reading and books. I'm definitely dedicating my summer to reading through a few titles starting off with Aliza Licht's Leave Your Mark.
Happy Friday!
Alexis
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Alexis R.
June 13, 2015 at 1:41 amI think it's awesome that your children share your passion for reading and books. I'm definitely dedicating my summer to reading through a few titles starting off with Aliza Licht's Leave Your Mark.Happy Friday!Alexis alexis-reliford.com
Marietta MarieNoel
June 13, 2015 at 3:30 amI love Plato's quote. And the Family reading challenge is so so perfect. I love this.
Marietta DeGrant
June 13, 2015 at 3:30 amI love Plato's quote. And the Family reading challenge is so so perfect. I love this.
Sue Loncaric
June 13, 2015 at 3:45 amHi there just wanted to let you know that you were in my two top picks in this week's #AnythingGoes linkup so congratulations and hope to see you next week.
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond
June 13, 2015 at 3:45 amHi there just wanted to let you know that you were in my two top picks in this week's #AnythingGoes linkup so congratulations and hope to see you next week.
Annaliese
June 13, 2015 at 4:27 amThis is such a wonderful challenge! I love reading!! I don't have as much time now as I did when I was younger to read for fun, but I've already read a couple of books this summer that weren't school related and it was wonderful. 🙂
xoxo A
http://www.southernbelleintraining.com
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
June 13, 2015 at 1:00 pmYes, I'm super anxious to read Tina Campbell's new book. So many women have been and are currently in her shoes dealing with how to heal from infidelity in their marriage. I think it's brave of her to share her story.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
June 13, 2015 at 1:02 pmWe're having a great time reading! Thanks for stopping by.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
June 13, 2015 at 1:04 pmYay! And it's a great way to bond with the kids as well. Happy Reading!
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
June 13, 2015 at 1:07 pmI agree summer is the perfect opportunity for reading. The days are longer and things just seem to slow down more in the warmer months. Thanks for joining in on the challenge!
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
June 13, 2015 at 1:09 pmYou're welcome! Thanks for stopping by.
Fairy Princess Jord
June 13, 2015 at 2:31 pmI grew up with so much emphasis on reading. My Grandma would read aloud to me every night and I think I developed a love for reading because of her!
Seersucker Sass
June 13, 2015 at 8:09 pmHow neat! I used to read sooo much when I was younger. I would have LOVED this activity!
XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass
Marie Huang
June 13, 2015 at 8:10 pmI love this! My mom always has been a huge reading advocate and taught me to love it at such a young age! I thank her for my above average vocabulary!
XOXO
Marie H.
Progression By Design
Unknown
June 13, 2015 at 8:10 pmI love this! My mom always has been a huge reading advocate and taught me to love it at such a young age! I thank her for my above average vocabulary!XOXOMarie H.Progression By Design
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
June 13, 2015 at 8:53 pmThanks! I fell in love with Plato's quote the first time I read it.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
June 13, 2015 at 8:54 pmSame here! And I'm hoping to pass down my love of reading to my kids by bonding with them through reading together.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
June 13, 2015 at 8:57 pmYou're welcome! Here's to hoping you get back on top of working hard toward reaching your goals. Thanks for stopping by.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
June 13, 2015 at 8:58 pmI know right?! We're having a blast with it. We've read some pretty good books thus far.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
June 13, 2015 at 9:02 pmAgreed! My kids will definitely be seeing a decrease in screen time. We're enriching our imaginations and going adventures via some really awesome books instead!
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
June 13, 2015 at 9:04 pmI'll have to check out Aliza's book because I'm really into motivational books related to business, self-improvement or motherhood.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
June 13, 2015 at 9:07 pmFamily reading is awesome! I love reading with my kids and seeing their imaginations come to life because of a book.
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
June 13, 2015 at 10:38 pmYay! Thanks for letting me know. See you next week!
Claudia Jane
June 13, 2015 at 10:54 pmThanks for sharing!!
Xo, Claudia
http://www.chroniclesofclaudia.com
Unknown
June 13, 2015 at 10:54 pmThanks for sharing!!Xo, Claudia http://www.chroniclesofclaudia.com
Morgan Flinchum
June 15, 2015 at 12:21 pmWhat a great challenge! Even though summer is a great time to just relax with the kids, reading should always be a part of that! Good luck with the challenge!
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
How 2 Wear It
June 15, 2015 at 12:21 pmWhat a great challenge! Even though summer is a great time to just relax with the kids, reading should always be a part of that! Good luck with the challenge!-MorganHow 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
Yasmin
June 15, 2015 at 2:28 pmLove it, I grew up with books all over my house and now I am trying to teach my kids the love of reading too.
Miss Dre
June 17, 2015 at 5:25 pmLove this idea! I have a summer reading list and my babies do too. I wonder if they will equal up to 100 by summer's end. Either way, we accept the challenge!