Reading Reward Charts: Castle and Rainbow
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Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 5
Coordinating Activities
Reading Reward Charts: Castle and Rainbow
- “Reading is Rewarding!” castle reward chart
- “Reading is Rewarding!” rainbow reward chart
- Printable coins to add to the chart
Kids add a coin each time they finish a book or reach a reading goal.
Required Materials:
- Paper, printer and ink
- Laminator
- Scissors
- Glue dots or Velcro dots
Standards for Reading
These charts support literacy standards connected to daily reading.
Common Core State Standards
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. Kids track the books they read each day.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.10: With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1. Kids build a daily reading habit.
Reading Reward Charts: Castle and Rainbow give kids a fun way to see their reading goals grow.
Each time kids finish a book or a reading session, they add a coin to their castle or rainbow chart. When the chart is full, celebrate!
Use the charts at school or at home to build a daily reading habit.
How to Use Reading Reward Charts: Castle and Rainbow
- Print and laminate the chart.
- Cut out the coins.
- Set a reading goal together.
- Kids add a coin each time they meet the goal.
- Celebrate when the chart is full.
Home Reading: Send a chart home for family reading time.
Classroom Goal: Use one chart for a class reading goal.
Easy Ways to Differentiate These Reward Charts
Every group has a mix of reading and writing skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Use a short reading goal.
- Read together.
- Add coins right away.
- Use pictures for the goal.
For On-Level Practice:
- Fill the chart.
- Track each book.
- Set a new goal.
- Share favorite books.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Set a bigger goal.
- Write the title for each coin.
- Read longer books.
- Help a friend reach a goal.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Read each part together and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Use the pictures to build vocabulary.
- Repeat the same activity across several days.
Reading Reward Charts: Castle and Rainbow Is Perfect For:
- Preschool and pre-K
- Kindergarten
- First grade
- Home reading
- Classroom management
- Small-group instruction
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Homeschool
