We know you love reading but have you ever tried to complete a challenge while you read? Over the next few weeks, you will find some challenges on this page that all relate to reading. It doesn't matter if you are reading a book, a magazine, a recipe or even something on your phones and tablets, have a go at completing our challenges. If you would like to tell us what you've done or even send in a photograph of you doing it, please do so by sending an email to... deputyhead@beacon.walsall.sch.uk

 

Looking forward to seeing what you've been up to!

 

Challenge 1 - Read a book in the dark, using a torch. Miss Walters has done this today, reading Chapter 9 of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - visit the KS2 reading page to see her!

 

Challenge 2 - Read out loud in a funny voice. Mrs Wanglin has tried to do this today reading The Snail and the Whale - listen to her read this story on the EY & KS1 reading page.

 

Challenge 3 - Build a ‘snow’ creature out of snow then snuggle up warm with a blanket and read your book. Can you email me a photo of your snow creature?

 

Challenge 4 - Read upside down! I'd love to see a photo of you doing this one!

 

Challenge 5 - Read or listen to a story and then draw a picture to go with it. Send a photograph of your picture to deputyhead@beacon.walsall.sch.uk

 

Challenge 6 - Build a Lego scene from a story you've read. Don't forget to send your photos in!

 

Challenge 7 - Record yourself reading and watch it back! Did your voice sound different when you listened back to it?

 

Challenge 8 - Read to your toys! Did they enjoy it?

 

Challenge 9 - Make a reading pointer and then use it to follow the words while you read.

 

Challenge 10 - Balance a book on her head while you read! This one definitely needs photographic evidence! Send your photos in to deputyhead@beacon.walsall.sch.uk

 

Challenge 11 - Make funny faces while you read! Did anyone see you and laugh?

 

Challenge 12 - Read to someone on the phone.

 

Challenge 13 - Read while standing on one leg like a flamingo!

 

Challenge 14 - Read under the table!

 

Challenge 15 - Read a story then make up your own ending. I'd love to read your alternate endings - please email them into me!

 

Challenge 16 - Read your favourite story and sing each sentence after you read it. 

 

Challenge 17 - Read in a whisper.

 

Challenge 18 - Build a den and then read inside it! I definitely need a photo of this one!

 

Challenge 19 - Write a letter to a character in the book you are reading. Send me in a copy of your letter!

 

Challenge 20 - Use puppets to act out the story you've read!

 

Challenge 21 - Do 3 jumping jacks or star jumps after reading each page!!! Sounds like hard work to me :)

 

Challenge 22 - Eat a reading snack whilst you read! 

 

Challenge 23 - After you've read your book, retell the story to someone. 

 

Challenge 24 - Read wearing sunglasses!

 

Challenge 25 - Read in a tent or under your duvet!

 

Challenge 26 - World Book Day - Read while dressed up like a book character! Please, please, please send photos in of you dressed up - I'd LOVE to see you!

 

Challenge 27 - Write a sentence or two about a book you've read.