Whether you take a break from "official" school work or not, chances are you continue to encourage your children to keep up with a healthy dose of reading throughout the summer. And if they're reading anyway, why not take advantage of a summer reading program as an added incentive to keep your kids reading? I've compiled a list (below) of websites to get you started in your search. My boys will definitely be doing the Half Price Books reading program - print the logs, keep track of 15 minutes of reading a day and earn gift cards (up to $10 if you do both months of June and July!) to spend in the store. You'll hear me speak often of my love affair with Half Price Books.
But if you don't have one of those stores near you, don't worry! There are plenty of other options. Start your search at your local public library and check out these websites, too (who says you can't do more than one?):
Half Price Books "Feed Your Brain" Program - Log 15 minutes of reading time a day and earn $5 each month to spend at the store. Easy peasy.
Barnes and Noble "Imagination's Destination" Reading Program - Free printable reading kit and earn a free book. Today (and the first Tuesday of every month) happens to be their Online Storytime, too - perfect for little ones, but don't be surprised if your older kids gather around to listen, too.
Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge - There's also a link to a free reading timer app that looks very handy - especially for an older child who has an ipod, ipad, etc...
BJU Press Summer Reading Program by JourneyForth - Different age groups with different prizes and a chance to win the grand prize - a Kindle Fire (who wouldn't want one of those!).
Also check out PBS Kids Island for a fun calendar of daily reading activities, games for kids and more.
Happy Reading!
~ Dori
Do you have a reading program/incentive that you like to use in the summer?
