Readers are Leaders!
But my kids hate to read. What is a mom to do? This summer I developed my own reading program.
1. I took away all the electronics.
2. I pay my kids to read.
3. I took my kids to Target and they both picked out what they were going to read towards. (My sweet son has to read 200 books to get his Lego StarWars Ship.)
4. They read and journal what happened first, next and last in the book. My son can’t write so he draws a picture.
So far, so good. My goal is for them to develop a love for reading and if that doesn’t happen at least they haven’t lost reading skill over the summer.
If you aren’t into bribing your kids then you are in luck, I included a list of local and national reading programs below. Incentives work for my kids and we plan on joining these to win prizes!
National Reading Programs
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program– Read and log 8 books this summer. In your Summer Reading Journal tell us which part of the book is your favorite and why. Bring your completed journal to your local B&N between May 16th and September 5, 2017, to receive a free book!
Chuck E Cheese– Download and print a Chuck E.’s reward reading calendar (different calendars available!). Check off the days your child accomplishes their goals. Bring in a completed calendar to receive 10 free tokens as a reward!
Half Price Books- Kids from Preschool through high school can earn Bookworm Bucks for reading in June and July. This program goes until Augst 31, 2017
Scholastic Summer Reading Adventure- Read, log minutes and earn rewards! This ends September 8, 2017.
Pizza Hut Free Book Downloads- Download and read free books!
Local Libraries Reading Programs
Allen Public Libary Children’s Reading Club- Sign up now until August 13. Grab a reading log at the library (or print from the website) and read your way towards prizes! Turn in your log starting June 19 for a prize!
Frisco Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge- Sign up June 2 to August 20. Read-Learn-Log-Earn. Read 600 minutes by August 20 to complete the challenge and earn a free book, coupons and an entry into a family fun prize basket drawing!
Mckinney 2017 Summer Reading- Now until August 11. Read to Earn! Earn badges along the way and a prize when you finish 600 minutes.
City of Melissa Reading Challenge- Registration open until August 18. A variety of incentives, prizes and contests are offered during the program for weekly 100 minutes read.
Plano Summer Reading Program- Sign up from June 1 – August 31. Earn prizes and books.
Princeton Summer Reading– Summer Reading registration begins for our preschool (0 to Pre-K), children (grades K to 5), and teen (grades 6 to 12) programs. The last day to register is August 1, and prizes may be collected through Friday, September 1. To sign up and receive a reading record, please see the Youth Services staff at the information desk on the third floor. – Princeton library website
City of Richardson Reading Club– Sign up now. Earn prizes and books for your reading! Reading Logs due August 12. (There’s also a new program called beanstack that helps you keep track of reading online!)
Sachse Summer Reading- Stop by the library to register for our 20 Hour Reading Challenge. It is open for kids, teens, and adults! All reading counts. You can register at any time. Just remember to bring your log sheets back by July 22nd to be submitted into one of the grand prize drawings!!
City of Van Alstyne– Set a goal at the storytime table when you pick up your log, track the books that you read and turn in your log by July 27th for a prize!
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program– Read and log 8 books this summer. In your, Summer Reading Journal tell us which part of the book is your favorite and why. Bring your completed journal to your local B&N between May 16th and September 5, 2017, to receive a free book!
How do you get your kids to read?
