Kindness Reading Challenge
kindness and Discovery: The Kindness Reading Challenge
Welcome to a kindness adventure where every story leads to a better world! This year’s challenge invites students to embark on a journey of character-building and compassion, starting with the first featured book, Turtle Points. As readers dive into tales of rescue and friendship, they will earn points for every book completed, and for every act of kindness they perform in their own neighborhoods. From protecting wildlife to helping a friend, every thoughtful action will be recorded in their personal Turtle Points Logbook. By the end of the summer, students will see how much they’ve grown—not just as readers, but as empathetic leaders who understand that small acts of kindness are the most important discoveries of all.
Kindness Reading Challenge
Reading List & Weekly Themes
Each week pairs a story with a specific focus area to keep students engaged in both the narrative and real-world application.
Week One 8-12 age Start (Read all 8 Books}
Turtle Points: Centered on protecting nature, slow-paced patience, and environmental care, this book introduces a system for tracking acts of kindness.
Lily and the Moonlit Rescue: A story focused on bravery that follows a young girl as she helps someone during a “dark” or scary moment.
Lily and the Summer Farm: Lily and the Summer Farm is a story about growing—both in the garden and in the heart.
Week Two- 4-8 age start (Read all 6 Books)
Thomas Loves His Cat: A gentle, heartwarming story about patience, empathy, and the powerful bond between a child and a beloved pet.
Thomas Loves His Bike: This book emphasizes bike safety habits and the importance of preparation and practice when learning a new skill.
Week Three
Thomas Loves His Birthday: A title in the series designed to teach educational and character-building lessons to young readers.
Thomas and the School Bully: A story centered on social skills that teaches children about empathy, inclusion, and the importance of standing up for others.
Week Four
Thomas Loves the Park: Thomas goes on a “Playground Safari” at the park pond, where he learns about community kindness, mindful observation, and animal welfare.
Thomas Loves the Zoo: Thomas Loves the Zoo is a heartwarming children’s story about Thomas and his best friend, Leo, who set off on an exciting zoo adventure after discovering a surprise “golden ticket.” From feeding Stretch the giraffe and watching penguins race through the water to sharing a quiet moment with a gentle gorilla and finding courage in a lion’s mighty roar, Thomas learns that every animal encounter can teach an important lesson.
How The Points System Works
Downloads:
Acrobat Reader is required to view and read the eBooks. Download it here. ACROBAT READER
The Turtle Point System
Students earn Turtle Points for “slow and steady” progress in both reading and character development.
- 10 Points: Completing a book.
- 5 Points: Sharing a fact learned from the book with a family member.
- 5 Points: Logging a “Small Act of Kindness”.
- 20 Points (Bonus): Completing an “Act of kindness/ Rescue” by helping someone without being asked.
- Final Goal: Accumulate 100 Turtle Points to earn the “Turtle Points Kindness Champion Award” certificate.
The “Turtle Point/kindness Logbook.”
The logbook, also known as a “Turtle Points Logbook,” serves as a reading tracker and a diary of good deeds.
- Reading Entries
For every book read, students should answer the following:
- What did the main character (Thomas, Lily, or Ben learn today?
- What was my favorite part of the illustrations?
- Kindness Tracker
A dedicated section at the back of the notebook should record:
- The Date
- The Action: What was done to help others?
- Personal Reflection: How did it make the reader feel?
- Points Earned