Encourage reading with this free Pip the Pup challenge mat. Packed with fun activities, it motivates students to practice fluency at home or in the classroom.
This freebie offers a reading challenge mat featuring Pip the Pup with 30 creative ways to make reading fun. Students can complete the activities at home or in the classroom, building fluency and excitement with every book they open.
Pip the Pup is a cheerful classroom character who makes learning feel exciting and welcoming. Through playful adventures and a positive spirit, Pip inspires students to join in, share ideas, and grow with confidence.
Read outside on a sunny day in a safe, comfy spot
Build a fort with blankets and read inside by flashlight
Use a monster, pirate, cowboy, or robot voice while reading
Curl up in bed, under the table, or even in an empty bathtub with a favorite book
Read aloud to a pet, stuffed animal, sibling, or plant
Record yourself reading to share with a teacher or family member
Hunt for words by reading recipes, packages, or magazines
Act out a story, dress up like a character, or create your own illustrations
Submit any requests/questions to littlemindsatworkLLC@gmail.com
Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.