My son really likes individual sports, like mountain biking. He also likes science experiments. And reading. He really loves reading. And while reading is a reward in and of itself, it’s nice when he can feel recognition for achieving milestones in an activity that usually doesn’t involve trophies and certificates.

Mensa Reading Program

This is our current favorite program! You child doesn’t have to be a member of Mensa to take advantage of this excellent reading reward program. It’s simple and low-tech: just print off the book list, read all the books (our library had all but one of them), and mail it to Mensa to receive a certificate and t-shirt to celebrate your child’s accomplishment.

Start the Mensa Excellence in Reading Program

Library Reading Programs

Library summer reading programs are the best! While the summer season has passed, some libraries also do a winter reading program too. So, keep that on your radar over the next couple of months.

Restaurant Reading Programs

Millennial parents probably remember getting pizza for reading. You can still get free Pizza Hut during the summer with the Book It! program. But your bookworm can earn play points from Chuck E. Cheese all year round. Homeschool parents can also register for the Panda Express reading program. If you don’t homeschool, you could ask your child’s teacher to sign up the class.

Do you know another reading program? Please share in the comments!