1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun way to help prepare your child for Kindergarten. Reading to a child expands their vocabulary exponentially and it is a great bonding experience that will create life-long memories.
The objectives of this program are:- to promote reading to newborns, infants, and toddlers
- to encourage parent and child bonding through reading
Numerous studies estimate that as many as one in five children have difficulties learning to read. Reading has been associated as an early indicator of academic success. Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple (read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten) and very manageable endeavor.
It's easy! For every book you read (yes, repeats count!), your child can color in a circle on their reading log that you pick up at the library.
Once you have finished a log, take it back to the library, and you will receive your next log. Your name will be added to the display in the Youth Services Department and will move up with each 100 books your read so you can track your accomplishments.
When you complete the program bring your final sheet to the library and receive a free book along with other prizes
Please direct any questions to the Children's Librarian.
