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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Families: we invite you to participate in this free program that encourages reading 1,000 books with your child before they enter kindergarten. Reading is one of the most important early literacy practices. It helps to develop children’s vocabulary, comprehension, and nurtures a love of reading. Children who start kindergarten with good pre-reading skills have an advantage: They are ready to learn to read!

Register on Beanstack

How It Works

  1. Register your child on Beanstack, then visit the Children’s Desk to receive your tote bag and registration folder.
  2. Read any book to your child and start recording your books on the log.
  3. Bring back your log when you hit milestones to receive an iron-on patch for your tote bag. Milestones at 100 books, 250 books, 500 books, 750 books and 1,000 books!
  1. When they reach 1,000 books, children will receive a book to continue their reading adventures.

If you read 1 book every night that’s 365 books a year, 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in 3 years!

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FAQ

Who can participate in this program?

Any child from birth until kindergarten can participate.

How long will the program take?

The program is self-paced and will depend on how often you read together.

How many of my children can participate?

Any child who has not yet started kindergarten may participate.

Do we have to read books from the library?

No, you can read books from anywhere. Just remember to log them!

Can I count a book more than once?

You can! Record the book as many times as you read it!

1,000 Books Booklists

Jumpstart your reading with these suggestions and remember, you can read in any language you prefer.

Book Logs

Need to print out additional book logs? Click here.

This program is made possible by a generous donation in memory of Margie Partland.