"Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift."
Families are invited to join the
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early literacy skills.
Research shows that the most reliable predictor of school success is being read to during early childhood. Reading to children from an early age can help close the vocabulary gap and prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed. Most importantly, sharing books with children promotes a lifelong love of books and reading.
The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is available to all families with children between the ages of birth and five years. Stop by the library to sign up and pick up your binder. For every 100 books read, your child picks out a free book!
If you would like to learn more about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, contact the Youth Department (765.436.7348)!
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