McMillan Memorial Library invites you to participate in this free program that encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before they start kindergarten!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The concept is simple: read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes you can repeat books!) before your little one starts kindergarten. If you read just 1 book a night, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years. With most children starting kindergarten at around 5 years of age, you have more time than you think!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Stop in at the Children’s Desk in the library to get started.
- Read with your child! Studies have shown that reading with your child provides a great opportunity for bonding. Reading together is fun and will create life‐long memories for the both of you.
- Keep track of the books that you read with your child.
- Color in one book on the provided bookmark for each book that your child has read or been read to. Each bookmark has 100 books in total.
- Turn in each completed bookmark to the children’s desk to receive a prize.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can participate in this program?
Any child from birth until they enter kindergarten can participate in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
- What books should I read to my child?
Any book you and your child enjoy is perfect. Here is a list of suggested books by the 1000 Books Beore Kindergarten organization... https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/wp-content/uploads/Books-Your-C…
- How long will the program take?
The program will take anywhere from a few months to a few years. The program is self‐paced and will depend on how often you read together.
- How many of my children can participate?
All of them (provided they have not yet started kindergarten). Make it even more fun and read as a family!
