Five programs that will reward your child for reading this summer

Did you know businesses reward your child for learning. We know getting your child to read can be challenging, especially in the summer time.

Here are five places that will actually reward your child(and you) for reading this summer.

🍕 1. Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program

• Grades: K–6

• Reward: Free personal pan pizza

• How to Join: Teachers or homeschool parents sign up for free at http://bookitprogram.com

📚 2. Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

• Grades: 1–6

• Reward: Free book from a pre-selected list

• How to Join: Fill out a reading journal with 8 books and turn it in

• Website: barnesandnoble.com

🐶 3. Scholastic Summer Reading Home Base

• Grades: PreK–8

• Reward: Digital badges, online games, potential book giveaways

• How to Join: Register on Scholastic’s Home Base platform

• Website: scholastic.com/summer

🎓 4. Chuck E. Cheese Rewards Calendars

• Subjects: Reading, kindness, chores, behavior, etc.

• Reward: 10 free play points

• How to Join: Download themed reward charts, complete them, and bring to a location

• Website: chuckecheese.com/rewards-calendars

📖 5. Local libraries

• How to Join: From June 2nd to August 31st Visit any Library in Howard County to get a gameboard

• Reward: Book. raffles, gift cards, , online games, potential book giveaways

• Ages 0 to Adult

• website: https://hclibrary.org/summer/

Why rewards work(for a limited time)

When children see their effort celebrated, they feel motivated and excited to keep learning. These programs turn practice into play, and make learning something kids want to do.

🎭 Bonus Learning Experience: Readers Theater at The Dreamers Kingdom Homeschool

Is your child having a rough time grasping the meaning of the texts and stories they read? Do they struggle with confidence?

📖 Readers Theater is a unique class where students act out the stories from scripts. They do this through voice, movement, and teamwork. Students will:

✅ Build fluency and comprehension

✅ Boost public speaking and expression

✅ Perfect for kids who struggle with retention or get bored with worksheets

✨ It’s a form of reading that takes the spotlight.

Check out the sign-up links on our page. Learn more and sign up here ➝