This post is written by the Experimental Mommy in partnership with Scholastic. All opinions remain 100% my own.
Three and a half. That’s the number of school days left until Summer begins. On one hand, I am looking forward to a more relaxed routine and hours of family fun. On the other, I want my girls to keep up the skills they learned and provide more educational opportunities throughout the Summer. Thankfully, Scholastic has a great way to help!
From May 4th-September 4th, Scholastic has challenged kids everywhere to beat the summer reading record of 304,749,681 minutes. This year’s theme, “Power Up & Read” , powered by Energizer®, encourages kids to read all summer long and unlock 12 original short stories by bestselling children’s authors as kids reach reading milestones.
To make things even more fun, Energizer® and Scholastic are partnering to create the “Power the Possibilities” campaign which gives moms the tools they need to unlock their child’s talents, fuel their ambitions and set them up for future success. Right now, parents can buy any specially marked pack of Energizer® brand batteries to scratch for a chance to win the Energizer® Instant Win Game and one of thousands of prizes that will power discovery and learning including a family trip to New York City, a Scholastic Study Corner Makeover, a tablet with Scholastic apps, a library of Scholastic books and more! Plus, everyone who plays can also download free digital stories for their family.
- Find books that makes kids laugh
- Introduce kids to STEM and science through reading
- Ways to get crafty with your kid’s favorite summer reads
- Tips for reading-on-the-go during summer vacation
- Rainy day reading activities
As a Scientist myself, I found these resources from Scholastic Parents very helpful:
- The Wonders of Science Books
- 5 Resources to Spur a Love of Science in Curious Kids
- The Magic School Bus Classics
After talking to my girls about the challenge, they couldn’t wait to begin. We signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge and each pledged to read 800 minutes during Summer to help break the record.
