Share the joy of reading with your child and earn virtual badges along the way. It may seem daunting, but if you and your child read just one book a night, you will easily surpass the 1,000 books goal within 3 years. If you read two books a day, you will surpass the goal within 1-1/2 years.
How does 1000 Books work?
· Register Online Here – Parents, you can create an account first to easily monitor your children's activity. Once you register, visit the Youth Services desk to receive a free tote, journal and book!
· Track Your Reading – Log every book you read with your child here!
· Keep Reading! – Prepare your child for kindergarten by reaching 1,000 books before they enter kindergarten.
Put reading first, with 20 minutes a day spent reading to your children. Make it fun and exciting. Be imaginative.
If you read just 1 book a day, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years, and 1,095 books in just three years!