Resources for Kids
Library Toolkit
The Smokey Bear Reading Challenge is designed to be a fun and easy way to engage children in reading about wildfire prevention, forests, and natural resource careers, while exploring their local environment.
Thank you to the Georgia Public Library Service for helping to develop this program.
Use these marketing messages, graphics, and promotional materials to implement the program. Note: No alterations or variations should be made to graphics or promotional materials.
Remember to bookmark this page for easy access!
Please reach out to Mandy Scott at amanda.scott@usda.gov with questions.
Physical incentive items can be ordered at a low cost through www.symbols.gov or at no cost through https://www.naturalinquirer.org/.
Free printable incentive items are below.
School Library Resources
School Library Reading Log
School Library Certificate of Completion
Reading Challenge Poster
Bookmarks
Sticker & Button
Games & Activities
Games
Pin the Hat on Smokey Poster
Pin the Hat on Smokey Game Hats
Bingo Card
Write to Smokey
Flat Smokey
Coloring Pages
Drown Your Campfire Coloring Page
Help Smokey Maze Coloring Page
If Not You, Who? Coloring Page
Never Leave a Fire Unattended Coloring Page
Never Play with Matches Coloring Page
Prevent Wildfires Coloring Page
Smokey's Friends Coloring Page
Smokey’s Friends Don’t Play with Matches Coloring Page
Natural Inquirer Coloring Books
Pages available to print or order copies for free, while supplies last.
Online graphics
Online Platform App Graphics (920px x 351px)
Celebrate Smokey Graphic
920px x 351px
Digital Signs (1920px X 1280px)
Social Media Messages
Use and customize these messages to help promote the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge to your community.
- Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday. Join Smokey in learning about wildfires and the environment. Read books, take action, and have fun! Kids earn badges and prizes as they read and take action. Get started today!
- Did you know 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by people? Smokey Bear does! Help Smokey prevent wildfires by joining the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge. Read books, take action, and have fun.
- Smokey Bear turns 80 this year. Join Smokey in completing a reading challenge to learn about wildfires and the environment in honor of his birthday. You’ll get to read books, earn badges, and receive prizes.
- Only You Can Prevent Wildfires! Learn more about how you can play your part and help Smokey Bear celebrate his 80th birthday through the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge!