CCSD Summer Reading Program 2026
FAQ for Parents
How does my student sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at school?
Students are automatically enrolled through our reading engagement platform called Beanstack; no activation required!
What is Beanstack?
Beanstack is a fun and engaging platform to support reading! It's easy to use the free Beanstack app to scan books to your reading list, log minutes, complete activities, and earn badges.
Why should students participate in a Summer Reading Program?
Research shows that many children experience what is often called “summer slide,” when students are exposed to fewer educational opportunities and, as a result, lose some of the gains made in school during the year. By actively participating in a summer reading program, studies show that students often maintain or improve their reading abilities throughout the summer.*
Why is the challenge for students to read 20 minutes each day for a total of 15 hours?
Studies show that reading 20 or more minutes a day prevents summer learning loss. If students read approximately 20 minutes a day during summer break, they will reach at least 10 hours.
What should we do if we have difficulty accessing the internet?
Students may write their minutes on their own paper log that contains the following information: student’s name, date, minutes read, title of book.
Is there a suggested book list?
A key factor in cultivating lifelong reading is being able to choose what to read, so students are free to read books they choose. *Note: Some schools and/or classes do have required reading. Please verify with your local school.
FAQ for Parents
How does my student sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at school?
Students are automatically enrolled through our reading engagement platform called Beanstack; no activation required!
What is Beanstack?
Beanstack is a fun and engaging platform to support reading! It's easy to use the free Beanstack app to scan books to your reading list, log minutes, complete activities, and earn badges.
Why should students participate in a Summer Reading Program?
Research shows that many children experience what is often called “summer slide,” when students are exposed to fewer educational opportunities and, as a result, lose some of the gains made in school during the year. By actively participating in a summer reading program, studies show that students often maintain or improve their reading abilities throughout the summer.*
Why is the challenge for students to read 20 minutes each day for a total of 15 hours?
Studies show that reading 20 or more minutes a day prevents summer learning loss. If students read approximately 20 minutes a day during summer break, they will reach at least 10 hours.
What should we do if we have difficulty accessing the internet?
Students may write their minutes on their own paper log that contains the following information: student’s name, date, minutes read, title of book.
Is there a suggested book list?
A key factor in cultivating lifelong reading is being able to choose what to read, so students are free to read books they choose. *Note: Some schools and/or classes do have required reading. Please verify with your local school.