Champion Challenge: Choose 1 book to read each week.

1. Create a Daily Reading Routine
   Set aside a specific time each day for reading—before bed, after dinner, or during quiet time. Consistency builds strong habits.
    
2. Let Children Choose Their Books
   When kids pick what interests them—comics, sports books, mysteries, or graphic novels—they’re more excited to read.
    
3. Make Books Easy to Access
   Keep books in different areas of the house and visit your local library regularly. A visible bookshelf invites curiosity.
    
4. Read Aloud Together
   Reading aloud—even to older children—builds vocabulary, listening skills, and family bonding time.
    
5. Be a Reading Role Model
   Let your child see you reading books, magazines, or newspapers. Children often imitate what they see.
    
6. Talk About What They’re Reading
   Ask simple questions like, “Who’s your favorite character?” or “What do you think will happen next?” This builds comprehension and interest.
    
7. Connect Books to Real Life
   If your child reads about animals, visit a zoo. If they read about space, watch a documentary together. Real-world connections deepen understanding.
    
8. Celebrate Progress
   Praise effort and milestones—finishing a book, reading independently, or trying a new genre.
    
9. Use Audiobooks and E-Books
   Listening to stories or reading on a tablet can engage reluctant readers while still building literacy skills.
    
10. Make Reading Fun, Not a Chore
    Avoid turning reading into a punishment. Keep it positive, relaxed, and enjoyable so children associate books with pleasure.

Rate (How many stars would you give each book, 5 being the highest) or rank your favorite book to your least favorite book.

•  Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney 
•  Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss 
•  Charlotte's Web by E. B. White 
•  The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
•  Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park