1) choose a book; 2) find a comfortable spot; 3) read for 10 minutes; 4) tell one thing from the story.
Free printable chart
One page, US Letter, with a box for every step and every day of the week. Put it on the fridge and let your child tick the boxes.
Prefer A4? It prints fine with “fit to page”.
The 4 steps, with a tip for you
- Choose a bookParent tip: Offer a choice between 2 books.
- Find a comfortable spot
- Read for 10 minutesParent tip: You can take turns reading.
- Tell one thing from the storyParent tip: Any answer is fine.
Make it a quest instead of a reminder
Instead of repeating the instruction, start with a tiny story. In Mess Monsters this routine opens like this: “Book Tangler found a book and wants to hear a story. Shall we read together?”
You stay the game master. Your child does the real step, you confirm it on your phone, and Book Tangler gets a little happier with every step. The phone stays with the adult; the routine happens in the real world.
Run this routine in Mess Monsters
This routine is part of Mess Monsters Premium. The core routines are free. You can also make your own quest by describing the routine in your own words.
