We’ve nearly reached our summer schedule, and I’m looking forward to more relaxed days with the boys. Reading is something our kids do a lot of over the summer months. They enjoy a little more freedom in their book choices and reading daily keeps their skills sharpened.
In celebration of the coming summer months, I made your kids (and you!) five cheerful Fruit of the Spirit bookmarks. I’ve been thinking a lot about how God sanctifies us and changes us, and these verses are just precious to me.
Summer Reading for Kids
Do your kids need something fun to read this summer?
Check out my YA historical fiction When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther . It coordinates with a Playmobil Martin Luther. Fun, right?
The 500 year anniversary of the 95 Theses being nailed to the door of the Wittenberg Church occurred on October 31, 2017. Make sure your kids know how the Father of the Reformation changed the course of history!
You’ll find a free When Lightning Struck! discussion guide on the When Lightning Struck! book page.
Also, you can read a substantial portion of the first 8 chapters of the book. Just click on the “Preview” tab on the book picture above!
Fruit of the Spirit Bookmarks
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KR Groff says
May 18, 2016 at 4:18 amWow, I did not know Playmobil had a Martin Luther, but my son loves Playmobil! I am anxious to read the book with him as well!
Katie says
May 18, 2016 at 4:19 amI like the unit studies bundles
Franci Hoyt says
May 25, 2016 at 4:48 amI was planning on buying the book, but let’s see if I win it first. 🙂
Emily Hymer says
May 18, 2016 at 4:21 amThanks for all of your resources!
SARAH LINDSAY says
May 18, 2016 at 4:23 amExciting!
Sarah Pickering says
May 18, 2016 at 4:30 amWe read on a constant basis so for us summer reading means that we might skip other learning and read more.
Alayna says
May 18, 2016 at 4:30 amI am very interested in the character bundle. Almost everything in it is just what I wanted for my kids and the price can’t be beat!
pfbabyz says
May 18, 2016 at 4:40 amfor summer reading as a family, we usually read a chapter or 2 first thing in the morning, before all the hustle and bustle of activity for the day. the kids read to themselves before bed.
MamaTwyls says
May 18, 2016 at 4:46 amI like the Fine Arts bundle the best, but wouldn’t mind having the Homemaking Bundle of the Homeschool Helps Bundle. Thanks for the chance at a giveaway.
Tara says
May 18, 2016 at 4:46 amWe spend summer reading similar to fall, winter, and spring reading! We read, read, read! There was a quote I heard once, something like…if you aren’t reading quality books, you don’t have anything over someone who can’t read! Have a great summer!
C. Webb says
May 18, 2016 at 4:54 amI think I’d like the Charlotte Mason bundle; they all look good.
C. Webb says
May 18, 2016 at 4:55 amMy kids love to read.
Rebecca says
May 18, 2016 at 4:56 amI like the charlotte mason bundle the best, but I also think both the unit studies bundles are very cool 🙂
kag says
May 18, 2016 at 4:57 amWhat cute bookmarks! Thank you for sharing.
Johanna Atwood says
May 18, 2016 at 4:58 amSaw this book mentioned a little while back here and loved what it was about. Would love to get my hands on it for my two boys.
Thank You for the opportunity to win it! 🙂
Rachel R says
May 18, 2016 at 4:59 amThe Character and Unit Studies 1 bundles look the best for us right now.
Jolene C says
May 18, 2016 at 5:00 amCharlotte Mason Inspired and Elementary #1
Andrea Briley says
May 18, 2016 at 5:08 amSummer reading is not a problem here as my kids LOVE to read! We spend some time every afternoon with books and participate in our library’s reading program.
As far as choosing a bundle, I am overwhelmed. It is a tough choice but the character one sounds exceptional.
Allison Schroeder says
May 18, 2016 at 5:09 amOur family uses the library summer reading program as a springboard. I gather fun reading materials all year long for each of the kids (including items we didn’t get to during the ‘school year’). I let them read for fun with no strings attached.
Celeste says
May 18, 2016 at 5:09 amI’m really interested in the Fine Arts and the Character & Bible bundles.
Sabrina says
May 18, 2016 at 5:14 amMy daughter is at a reading level in which she can read independently. We continue on the same as our regular reading program. 🙁 thanks for a great giveaway!!
Sabrina says
May 18, 2016 at 5:15 amThe bundles that appeal to us the most are the Elementary and Upper Grade levels along with the Character Bundle.
Amanda Likens says
May 18, 2016 at 5:16 amMy children enjoy reading. They read to themselves every day.
Cindy Morgan says
May 18, 2016 at 5:29 amI have twin teens. We start our day with 30 minutes of bible time, then do math (they do math year around) next, at least an hour of reading. We are a homeschooling family.
Smenzmer says
May 18, 2016 at 5:30 amSummer reading–we just read all the time! No change summer or school year!
Renae B says
May 18, 2016 at 5:33 amthank you. read the verses each time they open their books
Tracy says
May 18, 2016 at 5:36 amThank you for all the work you do to encourage us in raising our children for the Lord! It is such a blessing!
Cheryl Powell says
May 18, 2016 at 5:40 amFor summer reading, we participate in our local library summer reading program. Some reading must be done each day before screens are allowed.
For the Build a Bundle Sale, I’m interested in the Lego challenge product for $50, I think it was in the Brother Sister Bundle.
Darcy Carmichael says
May 18, 2016 at 5:41 amEvery summer I have a reading contest. They earn a point per book, another point if it is a book off our school reading list and another point for reading to a sibling. For every 25 points, I purchase them a small gift. If they get 100 points, then they get a bonus gift.
Darcy Carmichael says
May 18, 2016 at 5:42 amI’m interested in the character bundle and homemaker bundle the most.
william gossage says
May 18, 2016 at 5:43 amThe kids love to read no matter what time of year it is
william gossage says
May 18, 2016 at 5:45 amThe bundle i like it the best is the character & Bible
Beth says
May 18, 2016 at 5:49 amWe try to keep up reading all summer long, too. So many of the bundles look awesome, I’m finding it hard to choose!
Jen says
May 18, 2016 at 5:50 amThank you!
Melinda Roberts says
May 18, 2016 at 5:57 amWe read two books before bed every night and do the summer reading program at the library
Jennifer Mathesz says
May 18, 2016 at 6:00 amcharacter bundle
Jennifer Mathesz says
May 18, 2016 at 6:01 amfor summer reading we just set aside some time and do it together outside
Rachel says
May 18, 2016 at 6:03 amCharacter bundle!
Deana says
May 18, 2016 at 6:06 amI am most interested in the Elementary Bundles.
jennie says
May 18, 2016 at 6:07 amWe do lots of read alouds and I make reading baskets for the kids rooms.
jennhankes says
May 18, 2016 at 6:10 amOur kids love to read . . . and all the time! They are looking forward to G.A. Henty as we head out west on a road trip.
Jennifer Whitley says
May 18, 2016 at 6:10 amYou have made me want to start summer schooling right now! We love to spend time reading and more time outside and st zoos, parks hiking etc.
Paula says
May 18, 2016 at 6:11 amOur studies are literature based.
Jennifer C. says
May 18, 2016 at 6:12 amWe visit the library often and they read at least two books a week.
Starr says
May 18, 2016 at 6:12 amIt’s hard to decide between all of the bundles but if I had to choose one it would be the Character Bundle. I teach a Sunday school class so this bundle would benefit my family and students.
Jennifer C. says
May 18, 2016 at 6:14 amI would love to have the Character Bundle.
Starr says
May 18, 2016 at 6:18 amWe have recently started going to our local library. We started out going maybe once every couple of weeks but now go every Tuesday. Our kids really look forward to our library trip and reading their book choices for the week. When we come home they spend the remainder of the day reading. I love that they are becoming lovers of reading like me.
homeschoolinmom says
May 18, 2016 at 6:18 amFor summer reading, we usually sign up with the local library or other businesses that offer a Summer Reading Club.
nikkirod says
May 18, 2016 at 6:22 amThe bundles look great. Interested int he Elementary 1 and 2 and the Charlotte Mason bundle.
K Wells says
May 18, 2016 at 6:29 amLots to choose from but once again the Character and Homemaking bundles are definite purchases. Thank you also for blessing us with all your wonderful freebies.
Sarah O says
May 18, 2016 at 6:30 amI would love the character bundle. The Charlotte Mason one looks great too, but my kids are a bit too young for most of it.
ChristynEds says
May 18, 2016 at 6:31 amThere are several bundles that I’m eyeing — including the Fine Arts bundle and the Charlotte Mason bundle. We are huge readers around here; for summer reading, we participate in a couple of different library and bookstore-sponsored programs, we take turns with our evening read-aloud, and my daughter reads “under the covers” for 30 minutes before she sleeps.
PSchrock says
May 18, 2016 at 6:35 amWe handle summer reading by enrolling in our libraries summer reading program. I also require reading everyday. At first it was a struggle for my oldest (10) but now she looks forward to the time she gets to read. She is often reading two or three books at the same time. My youngest (7) enjoys her books, but often has to be encouraged to read them. It works better for her if I sit and let her read to me.
PSchrock says
May 18, 2016 at 6:37 amAll of the bundles have interesting content, however, I guess I would be most interested in the notebooking bundle.
hayeanmal says
May 18, 2016 at 6:38 amWe do reading every day, and we go to the library at least once a week to replenish our book supply. I like the brother and sister bundle and the notebooking, copywork, and lapbooks bundles.
Julia Miller says
May 18, 2016 at 6:38 amI am really interested in the Fine Arts and Homemaking Bundles. I also see items in the Upper Level bundles that I would like but not sure if we would use more than one or two resources from those so not sure which will be my third bundle.
Rachel Taylor says
May 18, 2016 at 6:40 amSummer reading is a fun time for us with our libraries reading club and other fun reading exploration. Ive got a few chapter books im hoping to read to the kids too.
Sara says
May 18, 2016 at 6:44 amWe’re hoping to continue listening to an audio version of the Chronicles of Narnia while the youngest two give us quiet moments. We also have a few read-alouds we’ll be using for bedtime reading. Bedtime is our favorite time for reading together.
Lynette says
May 18, 2016 at 6:55 amFor summer reading, we join as many reading programs as we can…through Half Price Books, Barnes &Noble, Chuck E Cheese, and our local library. Then, we visit the library at least once a week to stock up on new stuff that peaks our curiosity.
Esther says
May 18, 2016 at 6:57 amLove all these chances to see new materials. Great stuff! Thanks!
Lynette says
May 18, 2016 at 6:59 amThe bundles are hard to narrow down. My favorites are Brother & Sister, Charlotte Mason, Elementary #1, and Unit Studies #1.
Luda says
May 18, 2016 at 7:00 amI like character bundle =)
fullernj says
May 18, 2016 at 7:02 amI usually use the summer reading challenges from our library, this year I am going to do more reading aloud.
Amy says
May 18, 2016 at 7:18 amI have one avid reader and one beginning reader. We are looking forward to a summer of beach and books.
Amy says
May 18, 2016 at 7:21 amI’m interested in the Charlotte Mason and Character bundles. 🙂
Rachel Poe says
May 18, 2016 at 7:28 amI’d love the Upper Grades Bundle #2. Or maybe the Charlotte Mason one. Yes, one of those two!!
Carol Graft says
May 18, 2016 at 7:33 amSo many awesome choices. Great giveaway! Especially for those of us, who, (cough,cough) forgot to put it in the budget this week.
Still deciding. Upper grades 2, Charlotte mason , though I also like some of upper grades 1. Thinking of also trying to put together two premium build your own. There are a few things in fine arts bundle and early learning that I also want.
Karolyn K. says
May 18, 2016 at 7:34 amWe have family reading time and then I have the kids read atleast an hour a day but they tend to read more than that😀
tanya Parker says
May 18, 2016 at 7:40 amWE READ EVERY DAY !
tanya Parker says
May 18, 2016 at 7:44 amthe upper level #1 for $30
Jessica says
May 18, 2016 at 7:52 amI am interested in both elementary, both unit studies, brothers & sisters, and Charlotte Mason.
Tasmin McDonald says
May 18, 2016 at 7:54 amI would like to check out the unit studies bundle as well as the Upper Elementary bundles.
nicole b says
May 18, 2016 at 7:55 amMy boys read when they are not swimming, or playing in the sprinklers. We always enter a book reading program at our local library. That helps keep them motivated.
nicole b says
May 18, 2016 at 7:57 amUpper grade #1 or #2, both $30 These would work best for my older boys.
Shawna says
May 18, 2016 at 7:59 amI encourage summer reading by including a certain amount of reading time in the kids’ list of things to do before they are allowed any sort of movie time. I love the little Playmobile Martin Luther! And I’ve been looking at that Bundle Sale trying to decide what might benefit this crew of mine the most! 🙂
sarah o. says
May 18, 2016 at 8:05 amWe just started doing the summer reading challenge through our local Library. We are definitely going to sign up again this year!
LJ says
May 18, 2016 at 8:05 amLove the bookmarks! The book would be a great one for the family along with the mini martin luther!! Thanks for the opportunity!
Lori Stewart says
May 18, 2016 at 8:07 amWould love to win the Martin Luther package to use for our Children’s Ministry!
Christina says
May 18, 2016 at 8:07 amLove the bookmarks!
Jori Schellenberger says
May 18, 2016 at 8:16 amThank you for all your resources and making them available to us.
Lora says
May 18, 2016 at 8:16 amCharlotte Mason and Upper level #1
Courtney Endicott says
May 18, 2016 at 8:16 amCan’t wait to order my bundles this year! I love some of the things I got last year!
April D says
May 18, 2016 at 8:19 amI, too, had no idea Playmobil offered an assortment of real characters. What a neat way to explore Martin Luther! As for the bundle sale, I am overwhelmed with how much there is. This is the first year I’ve even heard of this, so now I am regretting all the boxed curriculum I bought and wishing i had known about this earlier!! If it weren’t for the curriculum I had already purchased, I would probably take nearly every bundle. If I had to choose for the Pick 5 $25 bundle, I already have the ones my kids want most ready and waiting! Thank you for these great bookmarks and these great giveaways! I am so thankful I found your website!!! May the Lord bless you abundantly for helping share His Word with others.
Rebekah M says
May 18, 2016 at 8:32 amI have children who love to read so they read when they have a chance. We set an hour a day aside just for reading. I do read out loud to a couple that really don’t like to read
Adelaida Salazar says
May 18, 2016 at 8:42 amThere are so many bundles I have my eye on! The Character, Brother Sister, Homemaking, Homeschooling Helps and the Fine Arts Bundles are the ones I am really interested in. All affordably priced from $10 – $20!!!
Rebekah M says
May 18, 2016 at 8:35 amI would love to get the Charlotte Mason bundle.
Adelaida Salazar says
May 18, 2016 at 8:36 amI love to encourage my children to read during the summer. I print out these cute hole punch bookmarks I found on Pinter estate and offer them special rewards for 20 punches, which equalshould 20 minutes of reading.
Susannah Krug says
May 18, 2016 at 9:07 amI am so excited. I didn’t even know there was a Playmobil Martin Luther!
April C says
May 18, 2016 at 9:16 amAudiobooks for road trips! Read some more from recently discovered favorite authors. Pick up some more historical fiction from this years history lessons. So many books….so little time, indeed! Thanks so much for being so very generous with your giveaways 😉
Sharon Normark says
May 18, 2016 at 9:26 amI’m interested in the Upper Grade #2, Charlotte Mason, and Fine Arts Bundle.
Jennifer Omusinde says
May 18, 2016 at 9:28 amI’m looking at the Homemaking Bundle and the Early Learning Bundle.
Kala says
May 18, 2016 at 9:34 amWe try to read a chapter a day over the summer of a classic book
Kala says
May 18, 2016 at 9:36 amI’m interested in the charlotte mason bundle
DesertLearningAcademy says
May 18, 2016 at 9:58 amWe are avid readers in our house, so I don’t have to encourage reading very often. However, to keep it fun and rewarding, we participate in our local library’s summer program as well as B&N and Sylvan. During the year, we take advantage of the Pizza Hut Book-It program.
harterhouse says
May 18, 2016 at 10:04 amI need items in upper grades 1& 2, and the Charlotte Mason bundle.
harterhouse says
May 18, 2016 at 10:08 amSummer reading is no different from the rest of the year. We school year round:)
DesertLearningAcademy says
May 18, 2016 at 10:19 amThe Charlotte Mason and Unit Study Bundles are on my list for sure! I’m also thinking about the Character Bundle as well.
Cassandra Inman says
May 18, 2016 at 10:26 amBrother & Sister -$15 This one stands out great!!
HannahRM2008 says
May 18, 2016 at 10:37 amAs someone VERY new to home educating, the Charlotte Mason approach appeals to me greatly! So to see the Charlotte Mason Bundle is very attractive indeed. For what is being offered it looks superbe value!
Jen K says
May 18, 2016 at 10:47 amI love the bookmarks as well as all of the options in the bundle. Still trying to decide as to what I might need in the next year or so for our little ones.
Laura says
May 18, 2016 at 11:05 amWe always are reading. There’s no real change during the summer. 🙂
Laura says
May 18, 2016 at 11:09 amThe Early Learning Bundle appeals to me the most. There’s a lot of good ones. I think the Brother & Sister Bundle and Fine Arts Bundle are also great!
Heather L says
May 18, 2016 at 11:15 amI like to Build my own bundle. If I get too many resources I get overwhelmed. Love this sale!
Jen E says
May 18, 2016 at 11:16 amI don’t think we handle it any differently at this point. Our kids all love to read, so they just read on their own whatever they want without need for prompting from us. We also do many many read aloud together as a family and really enjoy that time together.
I am looking forward to purchasing your book later this year to read for the anniversary. We read one on Saint Patrick for March 17th and were very blessed. It is one of my 4 year olds favorites.
katie.hickman20 says
May 18, 2016 at 11:17 amElementary #1
kmlangdon says
May 18, 2016 at 11:25 amThere are several bundles I would like to get…hard to choose!
Rebekah H says
May 18, 2016 at 11:26 amMy kids are constantly reading no matter what I do.
Rebekah H says
May 18, 2016 at 11:27 amI think I need to build my own bundle.
Kathleen P. says
May 18, 2016 at 11:52 amI am looking at the Elementary Bundles 1 and 2, and the Upper Grades Bundle 2.
kristen says
May 18, 2016 at 12:03 pmMy kids have to read a short book or a chapter before activities on weekdays.
Sally Chancellor says
May 18, 2016 at 12:04 pmI would love to have the Charlotte Mason or Character bundles!
Rachel says
May 18, 2016 at 12:35 pmOur family continues a more laid back school schedule during the summer months which involves read-aloud books and poetry (on Fridays). We are currently reading The Indian in the Cupboard. 🙂
Jennroby says
May 18, 2016 at 12:42 pmWe really don’t have a specific summer reading program since we school all year and reading is a big part of that. We go to library and pick out books there interested in also do audio books during the day and night.
Kristen says
May 18, 2016 at 12:51 pmThe bookmarks are great. We have a collection on top of one of our bookshelves for my stepson and husband to use. (I tend to just remember the page or chapter where I left off.) Maybe they will inspire my stepson to read more (we are struggling right now).
And having the opportunity to win your book is fantastic. Thank you.
linda says
May 18, 2016 at 12:51 pmI have several bundles in my cart. Love the build your bundle sale.
Jennroby says
May 18, 2016 at 12:51 pmThe bundles that interest me the most Is the elementary 1 $40.00, Early Learning $20.00, unit studies 1 $20.00 and the character training $20.00. Also the homemaking and homeschool helps $10.00. I’m sure there’s a lot more I like but those are the ones that most interest me.
D Boggs says
May 18, 2016 at 1:25 pmWe use our library summer reading program. We live close to three libraries so we read books and pick which programs we want to see at which library. Fun and inspiration all around.
Tiffany F says
May 18, 2016 at 1:28 pmElementary bundle and Character bundle!
D Boggs says
May 18, 2016 at 1:37 pmForgot, we would be interested in the Charlotte Mason bundle.
Kim H in GA says
May 18, 2016 at 1:46 pmLove that Luther! 😉
Willjo says
May 18, 2016 at 1:49 pmThanks for the great resources. What a special site to have as a help to our homeschool.
Kristin Dickson says
May 18, 2016 at 1:54 pmMy favorite bundle is the Character Bundle. The resources look like they would be very helpful discipleship tools!
Kristin Dickson says
May 18, 2016 at 1:56 pmWe love to read and will continue to do read aloud during the summer. We also hope to participate in our library’s summer reading program.
Larissa says
May 18, 2016 at 1:57 pmThere are so many great bundles, I am having a hard time deciding !
heamagea says
May 18, 2016 at 2:09 pmWow Love this!! thank you!!
Lori Vissers says
May 18, 2016 at 2:15 pmI like the 2 upper grade bundles.
freemama4 says
May 18, 2016 at 2:29 pmI am really liking the Charlotte Mason bundle, my kids would enjoy the Brother and Sister one. Thank you!
Tammy Drost says
May 18, 2016 at 2:44 pmI like the Charlotte Mason bundle and the Upper Elementary 2 bundle!
Amber says
May 18, 2016 at 2:46 pmI would like either the Brother & Sister, Elementary Bundle #1 or Lapbook/Copywork! Thanks!
Lisa B says
May 18, 2016 at 2:51 pmThanks for putting all of this together!
Amber says
May 18, 2016 at 2:51 pmContinuing on with the Little House on the Prairie book series throughout the summer! Thanks for the cool giveaway of the book & Playmobil figure!
Shama says
May 18, 2016 at 3:41 pmGreat resources. Thanks!
Darlene Kleist says
May 18, 2016 at 3:45 pmSummer reading is guided independent reading. And I am still looking at the Charlotte Mason.
Trina says
May 18, 2016 at 3:52 pmThe Upper Grades bundles are my favorite.
Lyn says
May 18, 2016 at 3:59 pmI’m really interested in the Elementary #1 bundle.
NT says
May 18, 2016 at 4:11 pmI love the elementary bundles, thank you!!
Deanna Sallee says
May 18, 2016 at 5:01 pmWe read ALL THE TIME. During the summer we go to three different libraries and check out 20-50 books from each at a time, we LOVE to read. 🙂 Thank you so much for the chance to win!!
Deanna Sallee says
May 18, 2016 at 5:02 pmI have found something in every single bundle that I want! But I am most excited about the two Elementary bundles. Thank you so much for the chance to win $25 to buy more curriculum!!
Kaye says
May 18, 2016 at 5:18 pmIt’s so hard to pick! I think I will do a build your own bundle so that I can pick and choose 🙂
Anne H says
May 18, 2016 at 5:50 pmSo many great bundles it is hard to decide.
Anne H says
May 18, 2016 at 5:52 pmWe love to read! Summer is the best time to catch up on all those books we have wanting to get to.
Buffy Saxberg says
May 18, 2016 at 5:52 pmLove the book marks!! Thanks for sharing them!
So many great products to choose from.
Thanks for a chance to win $25 off, it would be such a blessing to our family!
Lauren Gonzalez says
May 18, 2016 at 5:54 pmEarly Learning
Melissa Cazares says
May 18, 2016 at 5:59 pmAnything would be a blessings. I have kids of all ages.
Amy Krohn says
May 18, 2016 at 6:57 pmIn the summer we pick out whatever books we want from the library. No themes (unless we want them), no book lists, no prizes, no rules. We let the Spirit lead us:)
Rebecca Walters says
May 18, 2016 at 7:13 pmReading is not a problem in this household. It is more keeping track of who is reading what 🙂
Lydia Hostetler says
May 18, 2016 at 7:18 pmWe utilize the library and Yard Sale.
Teresa W says
May 18, 2016 at 10:52 pmMy kids are pre-readers who love to be read to, so summer reading so far has just been a continuation of the rest of the year 🙂
Susan Jaggers says
May 19, 2016 at 1:39 amWe really enjoy going to the library and just reading our bibles with our special bible tabs <3
Hope says
May 19, 2016 at 3:48 amThe Martin Luther playmobil is great! My sons would be so excited!
Kim Franklin says
May 19, 2016 at 8:08 amWe read every night before bedtime. Right now we are reading Pilgrims Progress.
Danika says
May 19, 2016 at 8:31 amWe’re reading that too!
Jessica Medina says
May 19, 2016 at 10:24 amWe love to read in the summer!
Judith Martinez says
May 19, 2016 at 12:00 pmWe participate in several library reading programs. Their favorite is the one that gets them tickets to Elitch’s which is our local amusement park. It makes an annual visit affordable.
Marion says
May 19, 2016 at 12:57 pmThank you for this interesting and educational giveaway.
Marion
laura says
May 19, 2016 at 6:46 pmWe read together at night to unwind and we go to library events through out the summer
Robyn says
May 19, 2016 at 8:16 pmWe keep a reading log
Amber N. says
May 19, 2016 at 8:41 pmMy kids love to read! During the summer we participate in several local libraries’ summer reading programs. I am also an Usborne Books consultant and run a Summer Reading Challenge which my kids can be part of.
Andrea says
May 20, 2016 at 5:38 amWe are doing a summer reading challenge as a family. Once we hit 1000 points we are going to the zoo! We have individual awards too. This has been a great motivator for my struggling readers.
zekesmom10 says
May 20, 2016 at 6:36 amI’m looking forward to reading your book with the boys
mh says
May 20, 2016 at 7:53 amWe have used ‘bingo’ cards, lists, and other printables. We have kept track of time, pages, books, genres – time has been the easiest. We have done prizes for the younger ones; usually book related. The older ones like book money for books on their wishlist. I keep a box of new books and they are allowed to pick one after one has been read. There are a few ‘required’ reading marked with a sticker – the rest are classic stories – or stories related to our next year’s history. This system works great – we get in a whole semester’s worth of reading within a very short time 🙂
Christy Foss says
May 20, 2016 at 8:20 amI’m planning to use this book and your study guide with my 11 and 8 year olds for school next year! This would be a great win!
Jill Miller says
May 20, 2016 at 10:50 amWe join the summer reading program at our local library
JenL says
May 20, 2016 at 11:30 amThanks for the opportunity!
Cheryl Everitt says
May 20, 2016 at 11:56 amMyself and the grands are members of the county library. We will visit at least once a week.
Lanita Burgess says
May 20, 2016 at 6:23 pmHow cute!! My youngest son loves Playmobil! I had no idea they had a Martin Luther
Connie Scruggs says
May 20, 2016 at 7:42 pmI just finished reading Luther and Katharina by Jody Hedlund, so I am very interested in Martin Luther right now. I would love to win the book to read myself and then share with my church kids
Kim K says
May 21, 2016 at 6:03 amWe will be studying the Reformation in the fall. This looks like the perfect book to add understanding to our study.
Alice Ross says
May 21, 2016 at 9:36 amFor summer reading we mostly use the library summer reading program. And we read. We are a reading family, so nothing special is needed to get us reading.
LeAnn Harbert says
May 21, 2016 at 11:55 pmMy sons always sign up for the summer reading program at the library.
WmomtoA says
May 22, 2016 at 8:48 amWe started the coolest reading activity 2 months ago – Facetime reading with Dea and Depa (Grandma and Grandpa). My parents live multiple states away. In an attempt to help grow the relationship between my parents and my daughter (and to give me some time to get some things done) they offered to Facetime and listen to her as she learns to read. What a blessing! She has a plethora of books to read that may require assistance with just a few words, but otherwise she is working on fluency. They learn and laugh together and she gets WAY more reading time in per week with them than with just me. This is now a staple in our homeschool for all seasons!
Lisa says
May 22, 2016 at 8:49 amWe sign up for summer reading and the prizes they earn is more than enough motivation for my kids (even the non-readers)!
doug gerard says
May 22, 2016 at 6:32 pmfortunately, we only live two blocks from our city’s central library–always a book within our grasp!
Rebecca Besherse says
May 23, 2016 at 7:47 amA quick way to pique a child’s interest in Martin Luther is to refer to the “Diet of Worms”. a laugh is usually a good way to start things off.
Glenda B. says
May 23, 2016 at 10:13 amI’ve found the summer reading program at the library works for most kids. Also required reading times during the day work well.
pcolamomof4 says
May 23, 2016 at 10:31 amThis giveaway would be so helpful.
Amber Deuel says
May 23, 2016 at 12:19 pmWe read at night always before bed, but if the kids get bored they usually will read!!!!!!
anne jetton says
May 23, 2016 at 12:29 pmWe have a lot of books, but we also spend a good deal of time at the library! Thanks for this opportunity!
Sally says
May 23, 2016 at 9:00 pmGetting my kids to read has never been a problem. Getting them to put away the books to do other things is the problem. I think they acquire their love for reading by watching me.
Laura says
May 24, 2016 at 9:26 amWe homeschool year round, so we don’t really have “summer reading”–my readers are voracious and devour good books throughout the year.
Thanks so much for the thoughtful giveaway!
Whitney says
May 24, 2016 at 10:39 amMy oldest is hardly seen without a book in hand, and my youngest is just beginning to sound out words, so we have a hearty mix of read-alouds and independent interest-driven reads during the summer. This year my daughter set a goal to work through the Mensa kids’ reading list, so she’ll be plenty busy. Thanks for the giveaway!
amadamson says
May 24, 2016 at 11:50 amI really love the fruit of the Spirit bookmarks. My daughter is studying those right now. We’ll be printing some and passing them out at church. As for reading…it’s kid’s choice right now – at least 30 minutes a day. This summer we’ll be doing some read aloud time together.
Shari McLaws says
May 24, 2016 at 12:34 pmExcited to read this!
[email protected] says
May 24, 2016 at 12:36 pmWe love to read. This summer we will go to the reading days at the library and the kids will check out books that they want to read for fun. We don’t have set books for summer. Thanks for the giveaway.
Dawn says
May 25, 2016 at 4:17 amWe read all summer and enjoy being more free to choose the books as opposed to the school year when books are chosen for the kids.
Tammy Jones says
May 25, 2016 at 4:33 amI have not seen this book before. It looks wonderful! I know I have a child who would love to get his hands on “Martin Luther”. 🙂 Our summer reading consists of independent reading and read aloud under our big shade tree.
Angela Klompien says
May 25, 2016 at 4:55 amGreat giveaway!
Katrina says
May 25, 2016 at 5:13 amFor summer reading, we make a LOT of library trips and read all manner of things, and the younger kids always participate in the summer reading program.
Amy W says
May 25, 2016 at 5:20 amLast year I saw a great “reading challenge” which I presented to my kids and will probably do the same or something similar this year: Read 1 fiction, 1 non-fiction, 1 biography, 1 science-based. It was a great way to expand their horizons.
Erin says
May 25, 2016 at 6:11 amOur library has a great summer reading program – with prizes & incentives for reading & for exercise – we participate in that & it really motivates the kids (& me) to read over the summer.
Heather Simpson says
May 25, 2016 at 6:27 amFor years we have participated in the summer reading programs at our local library. It encourages & keeps us all accountable to continue reading in the summer.
Cheryn says
May 25, 2016 at 6:35 amLove the bookmarks!
I don’t know much about Martin Luther. One of the reasons I love homeschooling – I’m learning w/ the kids.
Amanda Bressi says
May 25, 2016 at 7:16 amOoh! We’re studying Martin Luther this year. I love it!!
Amanda Bressi says
May 25, 2016 at 7:17 amWe school all yr long & participate in summer reading programs.
Edie C says
May 25, 2016 at 9:34 amWe spend lots of time at the library getting books all year round. Summer just means MORE reading time!
Joede F says
May 25, 2016 at 10:33 amI homeschool both ms and hs…this would be a great resource
Jennifer Beggs says
May 25, 2016 at 10:38 amwe don’t school in the summer but my kids love to read in their down time. plenty of library books and home books to read of THEIR choice, not mom telling them what to read.
Cammy Jones says
May 25, 2016 at 12:33 pmI’m just getting started with everything to teach my kids and thought this book looked so wonderful!
Estella Vila says
May 25, 2016 at 2:04 pmThank you very much for this wonderful giveaway! Our children love to read! These would be magnificent!.
Thank you!
Blessings..
mrscoursen says
May 25, 2016 at 3:09 pmWhat a cute figurine of Martin Luther to go with the book.
mrscoursen says
May 25, 2016 at 3:11 pmWe do the library summer reading program so far but we are about to start Tapestry of Grace so I think they have some suggestions for summer reading too. One of my friends suggested learning about a different country every month so we may do that.
Cindy Magee says
May 25, 2016 at 8:32 pmWe just made our summer reading goal chart today. 🙂 1 sticker = 30 min of reading. 1 toy from the dollar tree each week for 5 stickers if they get 10 stickers in a week they can pick out 3 toys. 1 sticker = 30 minutes of electronics time whether kindle or TV.(Saturdays and Sundays are free days)
Then at 3 weeks(15 stickers) they get to pick out a toy for $20 or less. At week 7 (35 stickers) they get a trip to Gator and Friends. That’s what they picked for their adventure. 🙂
Lacy v V says
May 26, 2016 at 4:00 amReading is a really big thing in our house. The tough part is getting the kids to stop! If I can’t find one of the kids for chores, they are most likely reading something!
Shannon Brown says
May 26, 2016 at 7:24 amWe love to read every day!!
mbev says
May 26, 2016 at 12:07 pmWe’ll sign up for our library’s summer reading challenge this year. My oldest loves to read, so the hard part will be keeping track of how many books he completes!
Kirsten says
May 26, 2016 at 5:52 pmWe do the summer reading program at our library & spend time most days reading together & on our own.
Kaytlin says
May 26, 2016 at 7:35 pmWe utilize our summer reading program at the Library.
Kelly Smith says
May 27, 2016 at 6:40 amI can’t wait to teach my kids about church history when they are a little older. This will be a great book for that.
Holly P. says
May 27, 2016 at 2:05 pmFor summer reading, we participate in our libraries reading program.
Kristi Allen says
May 27, 2016 at 7:32 pmWe handle summer reading well. We are usually signed up for at least four reading programs during the summer. I have a set time in the afternoon where we settle down, set our 30 minute timers, and go for it. If anyone wants to read past the timer they may do so.
cindy glasser says
May 28, 2016 at 8:13 pmWe read hours a day all year around…so it’s more a matter of trying to pay attention to how long we are reading so I can record it on the library summer reading record
Carrie says
May 29, 2016 at 3:40 amMartin Luther is on our home school history schedule for next year…. and Fruits of the spirit (need to download those bookmarks)
MommaRosebud4 says
May 29, 2016 at 10:52 amLove the bookmarks & my little girl will too. 🙂 Looking forward to learning more about Martin Luther.
aribelle2624 says
May 29, 2016 at 8:27 pmWhat a great idea! I look forward to reading this too with my kids, of course. 🙂
Meredith Miller says
May 30, 2016 at 7:38 pmWe keep lots of books and visit the library.
Sally Gearhart says
May 31, 2016 at 7:52 pmMy kids are big readers, as long as I keep them with new books they will have a book in their hands.
Lis says
June 1, 2016 at 9:09 pmSummer Reading… happens like reading during the rest of the year, with the added benefit of “rewards” from the library and Barnes and Noble, etc…
April D says
June 2, 2016 at 6:50 pmTHANK YOU SO MUCH!!! YAY!!! FIrst thing I ever won! I’m so excited! 😀