Magical Forest Summer Reading Camp
Welcome to the Magical Forest of Summer Reading! Meander down hidden book paths that lead to surprising places. Stop and soak in the pleasure of a spine-tingling read. This adventure is self-paced.
Inspire Your Children to Read This Summer
Enter the Magical Forest Reading Camp!
The "Magical Forest Summer Reading Camp" is a self-guided online course designed to be completed at home. This course is for children of all ages, pre-school through high school who want a fun, free, relaxed option for summer reading. All the preparations have been done for you, just enjoy the journey!
Find Out What's Inside:
Recommended Reading List
Discover New Summer Reads!
Many of our recommended books are Forest Themed, but some are simply favorites that we think you will love too! Pre-school, kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school children will find new books to get lost in this summer.
Read-Aloud guidance and suggestions are included as are links to each book title.
How To Choose a Good Book
Does Your Child Struggle to Find a Book to Read?
I show you two methods to help your child (of any age) evaluate and choose a book at their level that they will enjoy. This is a skill good readers have and can easily be taught at home and practiced at your local library.
Book Mark Coloring Activity
Everyone Needs a Bookmark! (maybe two or three?)
Magical Forest Themed book marks help your child keep their place in books. They can choose one that inspires them and give it their own unique charm when they color it.
Engaging Reading Logs
Leave a Trail of Your Reading Adventures
Multiple Reading Log options help you build engagement and structure into your child's summer reading. These Magical Forest Reading Logs range from simple to complex. Log daily reading minutes, track number of pages read, sketch favorite parts, and give books star ratings.
20 Minute Music Reading Timer
Make Your Child's "Timed Reading" an Experience to Enjoy
Getting your child to sit down and read during a busy summer day can be a challenge! This Magical Forest Music Video Timer sets the tone for a delightful reading experience. Sit back and enjoy 20 minutes of music and birds.
Read Aloud Discussion Activity Guide
"My Side of the Mountain"
Gather as a family this summer and enjoy the Newberry Honor book "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George. Reading Aloud to your children (at any age) is the #1 indicator of raising successful readers. Our Discussion Activity Guide leads you and your children chapter by chapter through this classic novel. Make personal connections to the main character, dive deep into new vocabulary in context and Literature Elements that focus on great writing skills, and click the interactive links that will bring the story alive.
Book Report Options
Increase Reading Comprehension Skills
Multiple Book Report options guide comprehension skills after the reading experience. Help your children make meaningful connections to books.
A Forest Reading Picnic
A Magical Excursion
Here at Owl Tree Montessori we want to encourage you and your children to get outdoors and enjoy the real forest this summer! We've compiled our favorite picnic recipes and share them here with you. Pack your basket, grab a blanket and your books, and pick a picnic spot. Happy adventuring!
And More!
Enroll Now for Instant Access.
Free Offer Expires August 31, 2025
Enroll now for free lifetime access to the course. Enrollments after August 31, 2025 will be purchase only.
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Course curriculum
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Welcome to The Magical Forest
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A Magical Forest Summer Recommended Reading List
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The Goldilocks Method
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A Book Taste Test
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Printable Coloring Book Marks Set 1
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Printable Coloring Book Marks Set 2
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Bookmark Printing Recommendations
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Magical Forest Reading Logs
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Magical Forest 20 Minute Musical Timer
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About this course
- Free
- 17 lessons
- 0.5 hours of video content
About Your Instructor
Mrs. S
Senior Instructor
[email protected]
Mrs. S is the creator of Owl Tree Montessori. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Montessori 6-9 certificate through the American Montessori Society (AMS). In addition, she has 20+ years of teaching experience in traditional, Montessori, and homeschool settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and is a completely self-paced online course. You decide when you start, what activities you do, and how frequently you do them. Once you enroll you will have continued, unlimited access to the course.
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Is more content going to be added to the course.
Yes! We update and add more to the course frequently. New additions will show up in the course sidebar along with the current activities.
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What age group is this course designed for?
This course is designed for ages pre-school through high school. It is perfect for a "family style" approach where everyone in the family enjoys reading activities together.
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Will enrollment in this course be free indefinitely?
No. This course is FREE for the Summer of 2025, so grab it while you can! Students enrolled prior to August 31, 2025 will continue to enjoy free access. Students enrolling after August 31, 2025 will have an enrollment fee.
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Are there any digital printables included with this course?
Yes. You will need a printer to print the bookmarks, book reports, etc. We recommend printing bookmarks on thick, cardstock paper. The read Aloud Discussion Activity Guide DOES NOT need to be printed. In fact, because of the interactive links included in the guide, it is better in PDF form.