Just in case reading for the sake of reading during the summer isn't enough for you or your kids, maybe prizes for reading will be the motivation needed to avoid the "Summer Slide."
There are numerous summer reading programs out there, but I've narrowed them down to the 4 Best Summer Reading Programs that are completely FREE.
Each of these programs are a bit different, but the basic idea is you read a certain amount (depended on the program), submit your log, and receive your free stuff. It's pretty easy, and fun to see what stuff you get. I personally always love the free books my kids and I get, but activities like mini-golf, free meals, small toys, bookmarks, etc are other common prizes.
The 4 Best Summer Reading Programs
Your
Local Public Library
This is by
far one of your best and easiest options.
You almost
always get a free book after completing the program as well as other
prizes.
Everyone can
participate (babies to adults)
We all do
the library summer reading program every year. The bookmarks and books
are my favorite prizes.
Read 8 books
Record on a
Reading Journal (PDF found here)
Bring
journal in to the store
Choose a
free book from a selection there.
Program runs
between May 20, 2014- September 2, 2014
There isn't
an age limit, but the prizes are limited to books geared towards 1st through
6th Grade.
Kids read
and log their minutes.
All kids
across the country have their minutes combined and it is kept track on the
website which is fun to see.
Every time a
child reaches a milestone you can enter a sweepstakes to win free books.
Location on
website for parents to find free book lists as well as a reading timer
app.
Each month
(June and July) kids 14 and younger can keep strive to read a total of 300
minutes.
They keep
track on this form which they print
out and complete.
Bring
completed form into the store at the end of the month (no later than July 6 and
August 10th for June and July respectively) and get $5 worth of store
bucks to use as you please.
Now if you
need help deciding what to read, check out the numerous lists found here for
all ages and reading levels.
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