Mark your calendars! National Read Across America Week kicks off on March 2, 2026, and it’s the ideal occasion to ignite a passion for reading in students. The key is to maintain that excitement through engaging activities that feel enjoyable, significant, and adaptable. Our free printable reading activities and worksheets are designed to inspire students by allowing them to track their reading, discover stories from all 50 states, and participate in creative reading challenges—all while fostering a love for reading that begins with Read Across America Week.
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Reading Activities Bundle
Download our free printable reading bundle, which includes book lists, bookmarks, and various methods to celebrate student reading during Read Across America Week.
Inside the Printable Reading Activities Bundle
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With enough activities for a full month of reading fun, the download includes numerous ways for students to document their reading journey, from maps and trackers to challenges. Additionally, refreshing your reading corner is easy with our book lists, bookmarks, and book posters.
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Books Across America Map
Explore geography through literature! Students read books from or about each state and color in the states they’ve “visited.” This is a fantastic way to keep track of reading and see how many books they have read during the week or month.
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Books Across America Recording Sheet
This sheet allows students to log their reading and rate each book. Pair students who read about the same or different states to share their top picks and the lessons learned from each.
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Books Across America Reading List
We have compiled a list of books representing each state. Collaborate with your school librarian to highlight these books in your classroom library, read them aloud, or assign them via your online reading platforms.
Utilize these reading logs during and after Read Across America Week to capture the number of pages students read. Each week, record student reading by book or by minutes and analyze the data to find mean, median, mode, range, and trends over time.
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Read-and-Scratch Challenge
These creative sheets allow students to track their reading. For every challenge or 30 minutes read, they scratch off a circle to reveal a hidden message underneath.
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Bookmarks To Celebrate Reading
Print and laminate these bookmarks to distribute as rewards or encouragement during Read Across America Week.
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Printable Reading Posters
Refresh your reading corner with these vibrant reading posters. Encourage students to design their own posters to enhance the reading area during Read Across America Week.
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Color-as-You-Go Reading Challenge
Allow students to check off the reading challenges they complete or color in the tasks they achieve. They’ll be reading and having fun!
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Reading Scavenger Hunt
Launch Read Across America Week with a scavenger hunt. Can students locate each item on the list in the library, classroom, or throughout the school?
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Literary Genre Reading Log
Utilize this reading log during Read Across America Week to encourage students to explore various types of books related to your state or a state they’re studying. For example, if you reside in Massachusetts, can they find a historical fiction novel set there? Or perhaps a mystery or graphic novel?
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Book Bracket
Capture the excitement of March Madness with a book bracket. Students read each book and determine which one they prefer, ultimately leading to the selection of their favorite.
This reading log can be used to document students’ reading accomplishments and ratings throughout March.
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Rainbow Reading Printable
Challenge students to read a book from each genre represented in the rainbow, document their selections, and then color in the rainbow as they complete each task.
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Reading Badges
For older students, consider having them earn badges during March by completing each reading activity. They can write about each badge earned to create a personalized book report.
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Reading Shelf Book Log
This straightforward book log captures the books students read over a week or month. Assign a theme or topic for students to explore, then challenge them to read as many related books as possible.
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Read 20 Minutes a Day Log
During Read Across America Week (or the entire month), have students complete this log for each day they read for 20 minutes. They can also document the titles read. Collect these logs, place them in a basket, and draw one for a special reward.
How To Use the Reading Activities and Worksheets To Celebrate Read Across America Week
Employ these free printable reading activities and worksheets to establish reading goals, monitor progress, and commemorate student achievements during Read Across America Week and beyond. These activities can work in tandem or independently, providing you with the flexibility to create a reading celebration tailored to your classroom.
Why Celebrate Reading?
Strong reading skills are crucial for success in all subjects, but fostering motivation is equally important. Celebrating reading encourages students to practice consistently while developing positive associations with literature. Our collection of free printable reading activities underscores the significance of both aspects.
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Complete the form on this page to download your free printable reading activities and worksheets, and kickstart your celebration of Read Across America Week.
Plus, check out 37 Read Across America Activities To Inspire Your Students for more ideas.
