At our house reading is a big part of our lives. We frequently visit our local library and read anywhere between 2-6 books each night before bed. Reading is one of my favorite activities to do with the kids.
And I now get the enjoyment of having my son read books to me! I truly hope that introducing my children to books at an early age encourages a life-long love of books.
Below are details on many FREE Summer Reading Programs for kids. In addition to these programs, many local libraries host summer reading programs. I encourage you to stop by and sign your children up.
Barnes & Noble 2016 Summer Reading Program: Summer Reading Triathalon
Head over to the Barnes & Noble website and download the Summer Reading Journal. Fill out the Summer Reading Triathlon Reading Journal (PDF), then bring the completed Reading Journal to your local B&N store, where you can choose a FREE book from the selection on the Reading Journal list. The program runs from May 17-September 6, 2016. {Find Out More}
Pizza Hut Book It 2016 Summer Reading Activities
Beat the “summer slide” by downloading and printing summer activities that will keep your kids reading during throughout the summer months. {Find Out More}
Chuck E. Cheese Reading Incentive Chart
Download the incentive chart and track your child’s reading for two weeks straight. Them submit the incentive chart to your local Chuck E. Cheese and receive 10 FREE tokens. (Food purchase is required. Beverage purchases do not qualify as a food purchase.) In addition to a reading incentive chart, there are several other incentive charts, including good behavior, daily chores, clean room, good eater, and more. {Find Out More}
Scholastic Summer Challenge: Be a Reading Superhero
Kids are invited to create an account on the Scholastic website and log their reading times into their system. Prizes will be rewarded throughout the course of the program and a chance to beat the world record. Program runs from May 9-September 9, 2016. {Find Out More}
Sylvan’s Book Adventure Program
Kids in grades K-8 can register on Sylvan’s website. Then after they read a book, they can take online quizzes and earn prizes for their success. {Find Out More}
More Fun to Come …
Books-a-Million Summer Reading Program
Head over to the BAM website and download the Summer Reading Journal. Have your children read six books from the list, fill out the form, and return it to your local BAM to get a prize. {Find Out More}
Remember to check out your local library to get details on their summer reading program. My children got free books for completing last years program, and are excited to start the program this year.
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Great post. I’ve come up with a similar list and love spreading the idea around about encouraging kids to read in the summer months and more than that, learn to love to read. I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that a.) I think you have a great site here and b.) the books a million link is broken 😉 Keep up the great work mama!
The Book It link is broken. It should be http://www.bookitprogram.com/
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My son really enjoys the Magic Tree House Books. Thanks for letting us know about the giveaway!
Danielle
Thank you this information is really great!!!
You welcome! Glad you find it useful!
Danielle