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Summer Reading programs for your kids
All parents know how fast kids can jump from school to summer mode! Participating in Summer Reading Programs is a fun and easy way to keep your children interested in reading (and sneaking in some and learning) throughout the summer.
Check out the list of summer reading programs with your kids and figure out which ones they’d like to try. You can always join multiple programs as they start and end at different times. Don’t forget to check into local bookstores to see if they are offering any reading programs.
This summer reading program has been around for a long time and they always have a really nice selection of paperbacks to choose from
What ~~ Summer Reading Program
Ages ~~ Grade school kids in grades 1-6
When ~~ May 26 – Sept. 7
Program ~~ Kids need to read 8 books and write what was their favorite part on their reading journal (pick up at any Barnes and Noble) which parents sign once completed
Reward ~~ Readers get a coupon for their chose from a large selection of paperbacks
Borders / Waldenbooks
While this program doesn’t offer a free prize it does bring down the price of some cool items to only $2.50
What ~~ Summer Reading Challenge
Ages ~~ All kids 12 and under
When ~~ June 1 – July 31
Program ~~ Kids need to read 8 books and have a parent sign the form
Reward ~~ Half off selected $4.99 prizes – example, How to draw Sponge Bob Squarepants
Half Price Books
We love half price books with all their great deals on books, CD’s, DVD’s and amazing clearance items. What ~~ Feed Your Brain Reading Program
Ages ~~ All kids 12 and under
When ~~ June 1 – July 31
Program ~~ Kids need to read 15 minutes a day
Reward ~~ Your kiddos earn a $3 half price books gift card each week they qualify
Local Library
I don’t know of any public library that doesn’t offer a kids reading program. We have even joined more than one: our local library and then the one by Grandma’s which would hit on our weekly Grandma visit. It is a fun way to encourage your kids to read (or listen to) twice as many books!
Ages ~~ Most libraries allow children of all ages with separate programs for teens
When ~~ Summer - (Seattle libraries ends 8/3 and Sno-Isle begins 6/8)
Program ~~ Kids read (or listen to) a specific number of books and earn prizes as they work to the final number where there is a bigger prize
Reward For example at the Seattle Public library the kids get a sticker for each book they read and after 10, they get a free paperback of their choice. They can then use their completed reading log to get a free pass to the Burke Museum between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2009 Sno-Isle usually small prizes (free pizza, roller skating etc) for different steps they achieve.
Old Spaghetti Factory
This is a must do one for families as it is a great way to feed all the kids family for FREE and the meal includes a drink (in a cool cup) and dessert.
What ~~ Rewards of reading program
Ages ~~ Kids 12 and under
When ~~ Summer
Program ~~ Read 5 books
Reward ~~ Free kids meal
Pottery Barn
Shopping at Pottery Barn just got better with free summer story times
What ~~ Story time book club
Ages ~~ This is for young kiddosr
When ~~ Tuesday’s 11:00 – 11:30 (check you store for dates)
Program ~~ Simply attend the free story times
Reward ~~ Kids get a book club card the first visit and a special gift after five visits
For more summer reading fun, head over to the Scholastic Summer Challenge. They are also offering a weekly contest for kids under 18 where they can win autographed copies of the Book-of-the-Week:
5/15–5/21: Skeleton Creek
5/22–6/4: Chasing Vermeer
6/5–6/11: The 39 Clues #4: Beyond the Grave
6/12–6/18: Bone #1: Out from Boneville
6/19–6/25: Swindle
Kids bowl free all summer - add up to 4 adults for $24 total
Gas barbeques vs. charcoal briquette barbeques: which grill is for you?
Free Movies: View this summer’s list of 9 weeks of free movies at Regal theaters
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