1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
At the Louis Bay 2nd Library, we support the development of reading skills.
“Numerous studies estimate that as many as one in five children have difficulties learning to read. Reading has been associated as an early indicator of academic success. Public formal education does not typically start until ages 5-6. Before then, parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple (read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten) and very manageable endeavor.”
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Mission Statement.
Check out some of our previous 1000 Books Before Kindergarten winners!
Need ideas for what to read next? Want to log your books in an app? We have you covered on our ReadSquared site!
Click here for more information on this resource.
Want to learn more about the research behind 1000 Books Before Kindergarten?
Check out the official website here!
How Does it Work?
It’s simple! Read 1000 Books to or with your child before they start Kindergarten! Stories they hear at Storytime count too.
How Can I Log Books?
You have two options!
- Sign up in person at the Children’s Room and receive paper logs you can return when complete.
- Sign up and log on our ReadSquared app, so we can verify when you come to claim prizes!
Questions?
Visit the Children’s Room or send us an email at [email protected].