ReadSquared Reading Program

100 Things To Do Before Kindergarten

List of fun things to do with your child before they enter kindergarten.

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2500 Pts

2026 Summer Reading Challenge

Complete the 2026 Unearth A Story Reading Challenge by July 21, 2026 to receive a prize.

Prizes will be handed out July 28, 2026.

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A Family Recipe Book

Food tells a story and keeping a record of your family recipes can evoke wonderful memories and keep traditions alive for generations to come. To learn more, visit the National Archives - Preserving Family Recipes.

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A Family Recipe Book

Food tells a story and keeping a record of your family recipes can evoke wonderful memories and keep traditions alive for generations to come. To learn more, visit the National Archives - Preserving Family Recipes.

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Create Your Own Adventure

Make your own adventures by checking things off your bucket list! Does your bucket list include visiting a museum, restaurant, or park? Or maybe visiting someplace new? Share the top five things on your bucket list that you hope to accomplish this summer below. Go forward and adventure!

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Dino Dance

Children move and groove to music using some dino-themed dances. Guide children in the steps and for extra fun, make dinosaur masks, feet, and horns for everyone to wear.

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Dino Dance

Children move and groove to music using some dino-themed dances. Guide children in the steps and for extra fun, make dinosaur masks, feet, and horns for everyone to wear.

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Dinosaur DIYs

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Dinosaur DIYs

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Make a Field Journal

Paleontologists and other natural scientists often use field notebooks or journals to record their observations, take notes, and list their findings. You can create your own field journal to record your everyday life. Use the following journal prompts to complete the mission and add your own entries throughout summer and beyond.

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Make a Field Journal

Paleontologists and other natural scientists often use field notebooks or journals to record their observations, take notes, and list their findings. You can create your own field journal to record your everyday life. Use the following journal prompts to complete the mission and add your own entries throughout summer and beyond.

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200 Pts

Reading Challenge

Complete the 2026 Reading Challenge by July 21, 2026 to receive a prize! Prizes will be given out on July 28, 2026.

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200 Pts

Reading Challenge

Complete the 2026 Reading Challenge by July 21, 2026 to receive a prize! Prizes will be given out on July 28, 2026.

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200 Pts

Reading Challenge

Complete the 2026 Reading Challenge by July 21, 2026 to receive a prize! Prizes will be given out on July 28, 2026.

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200 Pts

Reading Challenge

Complete the 2026 Reading Challenge by July 21, 2026 to receive a prize! Prizes will be given out on July 28, 2026.

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Share Your Story

Little ones have active imaginations! Have your child tell you a story and fill in the questions below based on the story they told you.

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Story-time

Read the short story below and answer the questions.

Jack, Betty, and Matt love the fall season. They like jumping into the pile of leaves. Jack likes the pretty colors. Betty likes to make a big pile with the leaves. Matt likes to hide in the leaves.

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Writer's Block

Every writer has moments when their mind goes blank. It can be frustrating and annoying when you really want to write something, but just don’t know where to start. Use the following activities to help you turn that blank page into an unforgettable story!

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