June is the time of year when many local libraries and other bookstores offer Summer Reading Programs. If school is out for summer in your house, these programs can put some oomph and education into your lazy summer days. If you happen to be a year-round homeschooler (like yours truly), it’s also a great way to add a little spice and motivation to your school day!
My boys registered with our local library’s program yesterday and have already been able to mark off 2 hours of reading on their forms. Once they reach 10 hours of reading (either reading by themselves, to a sibling or even listening to an audio book), they will be able to attend a special pizza party at the end of July. They also receive prizes like a free book, kid’s meal at a local restaurant and even admission to a skating rink.
To help you get started in this exciting reading adventure, here is a list of Summer Reading Programs that may be in your area. Be sure to check out the details and rules of your particular reading program as they usually require registration. Also, they may require a certain number of books to be read rather than reading for a particular length of time. If there are any Programs that I might have missed, please let me know so l can add them to the list. And don’t forget to check your local public library!
Fazoli’s Friendly Reader Program
Half Price Books and Cici’s Pizza
Multiplex/Showcase Cinema’s Bookworm Wednesdays
Marsha is proud to be the Mrs. to David for over 12 years. They have been homeschooling their rowdy boys in the Lone Star State for the past 5 years. When she’s feeling like a slacker, you can find her drinking coffee, reading a book and writing at her blog — and sometimes all at the same time! You can find Marsha at Our Homeschool and Other Such Happenings.
Wow, I had no idea there were so many reading programs going on. Don’t forget to sign up for Pizza Hut’s book it program in the fall.
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Marsha Reply:
June 19th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Not to worry, there’s no way my boys would let me forget about Pizza Hut!
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The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is having a summer reading program.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/summerreadingsplash/692876/
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Marsha Reply:
June 19th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
THANKS Jennifer! I added it to ze list!
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Wow! My children are participating in our local library’s summer reading program. They are only awarded prizes after logging 200, 400, 600, and 800 hours of reading.
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We signed our 8-year-old up for our public library’s summer reading program, which can be done with titles or time. He’s completed one box so far and will receive a pass to the county fair. There’s also stickers, bookmarks, and a baseball game in the mix, with the grand prize being a swimming party for summer reading participants.
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Our local library had one and I noticed the Chuck E Cheese has one the last time I was there (I see it on your list too). We’ll look into it next summer.
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Oh I LOVE summer reading programs! I think we’re doing 4 right now! LOL
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I love the reading programs because it gives the kids that excitement for a prize. If you live in southern Texas, HEB grocery stores have a program where reading 10 books gets you a tshirt, certificate, pencil and bookmark. My 3 oldest LOVE their HEB tshirts.
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