Advent reading challenge

Advent reading challenge

A star a day keeps the reading slump away. Track your child's December reading on our Advent chart — a small ritual that makes the whole month feel a little more magical.

Events Ages 3-9 Low energy 0-10 mins

Goal

Build a daily reading habit through December with a simple, seasonal routine that feels like a treat rather than a task.

You'll need

  • Advent Star Chart
  • Christmas Colouring sheet

How to do it

Print the Advent star chart and put it somewhere your child will see it — on the fridge, bedroom door, wherever feels right. Each day they read (or give reading a go), add a star together.

The Christmas colouring sheet makes a nice add-on for a cosy session. And if you want to dangle a small prize for the end of the month, go for it — nothing big, just something to look forward to.

Keep it light. The goal is to make reading feel like part of the Christmas countdown, not another thing on the to-do list.

Grab our resources

Print our advent star chart and christmas colouring to get started.