WHAT’S ON LOVE YOUR LIBRARY


Local libraries are always a great way to occupy kids but they are even better during the summer holidays. In addition to the range of activities and events that the libraries run for families, the annual Summer Reading Challenge will take place during the school holidays.


The challenge is national and is designed to encourage children to keep reading during the school holidays, when reading can dip. Children aged 4-11 are encouraged to read six books with a prize awarded for each book.


like – joke books, audio books or picture books – just as long as they are borrowed from the library.


There is also a certificate for those who complete the challenge.


This year the Summer Reading Challenge will be called Mischief Makers, inspired by the 80th anniversary of Beano. However, children can read whatever they


Start here:


Day 1


Fruity snack


Try a new fruit for your snack today – how about a peach, pineapple chunks or a mandarin?


We did this


Day 2


Adventurous veggies


Have a veggie snack such as carrot, pepper or cucumber sticks with a lower-fat dip.


We did this


Day 3


Packaged snacks?


Try sticking to


2 a day max! We did this


Day 6


How to play: Take our 7 day family snack challenge. Don’t forget to tick the box each day when you complete the challenge!


Ask your parents to download the free Food Scanner app to see what’s really inside your food and drink. Discover which ones are the healthiest!


Search ‘Food Scanner’


“What do two bananas do when they meet each other?”


A banana shake!


5 A Day champions


Fruit and vegetables are a perfect snack – and count towards your 5 A Day. Try having all of yours today!


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Day 5


Drink smarter!


Ditch the sugary drinks for water, lower-fat milks, sugar-free or no-added sugar drinks. Try iced water with your favourite fruit.


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Day 4


Say no to 'reds'


Use the FREE Change4Life Food Scanner app to choose snacks with no 'reds'.


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For those of us in Merton, there will also be the added draw of children’s workshops on subjects such as Fun with Phonics, Telling the Time or Superhero Shapes. The workshops are being run in conjunction with Explore Learning and Polka Theatre at different libraries across the borough. The workshops start from 31 July and run through August.


Workshops are free but you need to reserve a place. Pop into your local library for more information or go to www.merton.gov.uk.


Day 7


Create your own


It’s your turn to think of a healthy snack challenge! How about swapping your usual snack for a less sugary one? For more ideas, search Change4Life.


l low fat


ower sugar yoghurt


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Write here:


“Why aren’t grapes ever lonely?”


they come in bunches!


Search Change4Life for more healthier snacking ideas


10 Because


Stick me on the fridge!


Family Snack Challenge


Scanner Food


[Write your family’s name here]


r plain


ice cakes


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