Goal
Build reading motivation by recognising effort in a fun, low-pressure way — because being noticed for trying is genuinely powerful.
You'll need
- Reading Champion Certificate or Reading Milestone Certificate
- Star chart (Underwater, Space or Pirate theme)
How to do it
Pick a day each week to announce your "reader of the week". The criteria are up to you — effort, trying a tricky word, finishing a book, or simply having a go on a day when they really didn't want to.
Award a certificate with a bit of ceremony. Make it feel like a proper moment: hand it over, say what they did well, let them display it somewhere. Add stars to the chart as a running record of brilliant reading moments.
Keep it light and rotation-friendly — you don't need a different winner every week. The goal is to make them feel seen for the work they're putting in, not just for being "good at reading".
Grab our resources
Print our reading champion certificate and reading milestone certificate to get started.
