January 2021 Reading Challenge for Children

Love to read? Me too! Though I did nix my son's idea of a naptime story when he came around with the Thesaurus. 

Last year I participated in Daughter of Promise's two-month reading challenge and loved it enough to sign up again this year. The enjoyment I received from completing the challenge motivated me to offer something similar to my children. One of my 2021 goals is to give them a reading challenge each month all year. I might vary the length according to how busy our month looks. This month is relatively quiet and cold, so I compiled 25 challenges and promised a prize if they complete them all. While 25 challenges sounds like a lot, my twosome read 23 and 24 books last month, pre-challenge. I gave their grids to them this afternoon and already they both have several spaces filled in. So don't feel sorry for anyone.

Speaking of prizes, Tyler wanted Matt Snader's newest book for his reward. But a $16 prize per child per month sounds more generous than I feel. If you have creative suggestions, I'd love to hear them. And if you have Snader books to donate, my son will take those too. 

My children's copy of the book challenge has a grid with colorful writing which I would be happy email to you if you want it. Request it at johnandsaranolt@gmail.com. 

January 2021 Reading Challenge for Children

--Read a book with a blue cover

--Read a book with a boy as a main character

--Read a book about a dog

--Read under a blanket

--Read a picture book

--Read a book with no pictures

--Read a biography

--Read a book written by a woman

--Read a book written by an author whose last name starts with H

--Read a book with 90-120 pages

--Read a book from the library

--Read a book you  never read before

--Re-read an old favorite

--Read out loud to your mom

--Read a book about space

--Read a book someone recommends to you

--Read to your sibling

--Read a Caldecott award winner

--Read a book with a one-word title

--Read a book with a person's name in the title

--Read a book of the Bible

--Read to your pet

--Read a book that takes place in Ghana

--Read a book that has snow or winter in it

--Read a book written as a poem

One book can apply towards two challenges. For example, they can read a blue book while curled up in a blanket and chalk off two squares. But I nixed the idea of orally reading a blue book about a boy and a dog written by Herriot while curled up in blanket. Technically, that would be six challenges completed. Not fair. 

And, lastly, the book about Ghana is easy for us because we have a handful of them. You could change that to any country outside of your own. 

To all of my fellow book lovers and their children, happy reading!