AVOID THE SUMMER SLIDE Summer Reading Programs for Kids
Having the kids home from school can be awesome, but how do you keep them busy and mentally engaged? You might find yourself eyeing expensive summer camps or wondering about private tutors. But that’s not necessary. Instead, check out some of these great summer reading rewards programs. All these programs are free, they’ll get your kids reading, and they’ll give you some time to yourself to boot! The local library is the best place to start. Most city libraries have great summer reading programs that will reward kids for their hard work with prizes, awards, and even free books. Libraries are also great places to get suggestions for kids, and they offer fun activities during the day and night that will foster a love of learning and reading. Kids are bound to get plenty of ideas for the next book on their reading list!
for years. But libraries aren’t the only places that reward summer reading. National businesses also get in on the fun. Barnes & Noble will give a free book to any child who completes their summer reading triathlon journal; check out barnesandnoble. com/summerreading. Chuck E. Cheese’s — as a dad, I’ve never been a huge fan — will give any child 10 free tokens if they read every day and record their progress on their reading calendar. Visit chuckecheese.com for more information. Pizza Hut — they have great pizza — will also reward young readers for filling out a passport. See bookitprogram.com. Plus, there are other companies that offer incentives. Remember, reading is about more than just learning. It’s also about keeping minds active to fight the summer slide that educators dread every new school year. If you want your kids to have fun, stay sharp, and win cool prizes, get them involved in summer reading!
I’m partial to libraries because my mother was on the Willacoochee Library Board and the Satilla Regional Library Board
– George (aka Dad)
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