Summer Reading Printables and Activities

Summer Reading activities can be chosen to fit the local school calendar.

Timing and official information

School-chosen or local timing; dates and traditions vary.. School-chosen or local timing; dates and traditions vary. Annual themes and unannounced 2027 dates are pending; do not reuse a past theme as a current announcement. Reviewed 2 October 2026. Visit the official source.

Choose activities

These adaptable activities provide a starting point. Introduce the event using its official source and choose an age-appropriate question; this page does not claim a dedicated event worksheet set.

Design and STEM

• Design a Book Cover — ages 6–12. Draw, investigate, discuss or write using clear prompts and generous response spaces.
• Create Your Own Character — ages 6–12. Draw, investigate, discuss or write using clear prompts and generous response spaces.

Writing and reflection

• Story Mountain — ages 6–12. Draw, investigate, discuss or write using clear prompts and generous response spaces.
• Book Character Profile — ages 6–12. Draw, investigate, discuss or write using clear prompts and generous response spaces.

Choose an age range

Early years: ages 6–8: Design a Book Cover · Create Your Own Character · Story Mountain · Book Character Profile

Middle primary: ages 8–10: Design a Book Cover · Create Your Own Character · Story Mountain · Book Character Profile

Older primary: ages 10–12: Design a Book Cover · Create Your Own Character · Story Mountain · Book Character Profile

Prepare and adapt

Choose a short activity for younger learners or add source comparison and written reasoning for older learners. Read prompts aloud, offer drawing or a scribe and allow passing. History learning should explain people and events through sourced examples; avoid stereotypes, re-enactments of harm or imitation of cultural ceremonies. Fire activities use the local emergency number and adult-approved plans.

Find more Reading and literacy activities. Return to the calendar.