FREE summer READing programs!!
It’s hard to believe that summer vacation is well under way, so be sure to take advantage of summer reading programs sponsored by local libraries and bookstores.
As a child, summertime meant days filled with reading and adventures with my favorite characters; Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, Laura Ingalls and her family in the Little House series. Summer is the perfect time to share your favorite titles with your children and have conversations about what they are reading. Reading for pleasure is such an incredible gift to share with your family and the summer is a wonderful time to read old favorites and explore new authors too.
Remember librarians are wonderful resources to suggest new authors and series to read. Summer Reading programs offered in libraries and bookstores provide interesting programs and prizes to entice readers to dive into reading. Be sure to stop by your local library to about their summer activities. Check with your favorite bookstore as many offer summer incentives to encourage young readers also.
Reading during the summer will help your child retain those skills needed once they return to school in the fall. Children who read regularly will be ahead in September when school begins again. Research shows that children who see their parents reading for enjoyment are more likely to develop of reading, so make reading a family activity this summer!
Summer Reading Programs at major book sellers:
Borders - after reading 10 books your child can pick a free book from the list as a reward.
Barnes & Noble – has a wonderful program equipped with reading suggestions and downlaodable activity kits, plus the kids can pick a free book.
Half Price - is offering kids $3 shopping cards for each week they read at least 15 minutes per day.
Other Summer Reading Programs:
Pizza Hut, Summer Break with Book It! - meet the challenge of reading 5 books and you are entered into a summer sweepstakes drawing. The site also filled with online games, summer reading activity calendar, book plugs and sooo much more.
Scholastic Summer Challenge - this site has games, message boards, exclusive extras and virtual rewards.
Pottery Barn Kids – they offer a free storytime every Tuesday and if you attend 5 storyimes you get a free gift.
Thanks for all of the reading program information and links.
Great! Thanks for the info.
STACY, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for finding all these places that encourage reading!!!! I just love all this stuff for my kids! I really appreciate this post!
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Thank you for this. We haven’t made it to Borders yet, but we went to B&N with our lists the same day you posted this.
Also, most libraries offer some sort of reading program as well.
Hugs,
Melinda
family activities are very nice to have, it also strengthens the bond among family members ‘;:
:”, I am very thankful to this topic because it really gives useful information “:”