{"id":153,"date":"2016-06-28T11:42:02","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T17:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.iseeme.com\/?p=153"},"modified":"2016-07-06T10:44:39","modified_gmt":"2016-07-06T16:44:39","slug":"summer-reading-programs-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.iseeme.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/28\/summer-reading-programs-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Reading Programs for Kids!"},"content":{"rendered":"

A summer reading program encourages children to explore books and keep those all-important reading skills fresh while school isn’t in session. For kids who\u00a0love reading, a summer reading program’s a great way to earn small prizes for doing something they enjoy anyway, while those same prizes offer an incentive\u00a0for children who need more practice reading, or who you’re trying to encourage to read more.<\/p>\n

Local Library Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your local library probably offers some type of summer reading program. Library programs have the advantage that your children will have their choice of\u00a0multiple books, and may be able to attend the program with friends. Prizes and incentives may include coupons to local businesses or attractions, raffles,\u00a0stickers, and, of course, books.<\/p>\n

Online Reading Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your schedule makes regular trips to the library impossible, or if you just want to supplement the library’s’ program with some extra incentives, many\u00a0businesses offer online reading programs. Incentives vary depending on the organization, and often take the form of coupons or freebies that can be\u00a0redeemed online or at the business’s locations.<\/p>\n

DIY Reading Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Of course, it’s always possible to design your own summer reading program. All you need are age-appropriate books, a means of tracking which books your\u00a0child reads, and some incentives.<\/p>\n

Determine how many points your child receives for each book. For instance, they might receive a point for each book, with ten points awarded for chapter\u00a0books. Track their progress on a brightly colored poster board where you can note down the names of any books read with stickers to indicate how many\u00a0points the child earned.<\/p>\n

Offer themes for each week of reading. One week’s theme might be animals, the next week could be friendship, and so on. This way, when you take children to\u00a0the library, they get to practice searching for books on specific topics.<\/p>\n

Incentives depend on your child’s interests. Every week, children can put the points they earned that week towards a small prize. Keep weekly incentives\u00a0small-you want to save the larger prizes for the end of the program. Possible rewards include:<\/p>\n