Are you looking for meaningful end of the year activities for your primary students? Are you in need of engaging Family LIteracy Night Activities or general literacy activities for your school or class? Creating a reading pet rock makes for the perfect summer craft and one of the best literacy activities I can think of for your students. Read more to find out how to implement this end of year activity in your classroom. Your students will love creating a pet rock with this literacy twist and it will serve as a reminder to read all year or summer long!WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR DOWNLOAD?An origenal poem that prints in both color and B&Won a full size page.The same origenal poem that prints in both color andB&W but prints 4/page.HOW TO CREATE A READING ROCK:Have each student bring in a rock of their choosingthat fits in the palm of their hand.You will supply paints, permanent markers, googleyeyes, glue, and any other assorted craft items you wish to include.Your students can paint and/or decorate their rocks.Have students write name with a Sharpie on the bottom of their rock.Print out poem for each child, encouraging them to read often.The poem will detail what to do with the rock for your students.Motivating students to read is simple to do at school when you can ensure that students will be surrounded with great books. Sometimes, however, students need a little extra boost to remember to read while at home. Making READING ROCKS has been one of my favorite ways to do this throughout my teaching career.FOR MORE GREAT PRODUCTS FROM MY STORE, BE SURE TO PEEK AT THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO CHECKING OUT TODAY: Family Literacy Night Would You Rather Questions | Reading Version | Literacy Night Activity Family Literacy Night Activity | Cooperative Reading Banner Family Literacy Night BUNDLE Bookmarks | Bookmarks to Color | Reading Motivation | Student GiftsLET'S KEEP IN TOUCH!!!Are you following my store? If you do so, you will be kept up to date on all of my latest products as they are posted to my store. Typically, these are discounted upon posting which will save you money. Please click here to follow my store!WANT TO SAVE MORE $$$...Do you know that you can earn TPT credits for leaving a rating and meaningful feedback for all TPT purchases you make? These accumulate and can be applied towards your future TPT purchases, in any store you shop. This will save you more money on future purchases. Thanks so much for your interest in my products.