Welcome to the 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM!
Did you know that reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost his or her brain power? The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps your child learn pre-reading skills such as understanding the sounds letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary, and building background knowledge—all important skills that help prepare your child for learning to read and entering kindergarten.
Think 1,000 books sounds like too many? Think again. Reading just one book per night means you can reach your goal in just three years. It's likely that you will reach your goal by putting your child to bed in your regular routine Reading a book more than once is not only allowed but great for your child. Reading a story over and over allows your child to gain confidence in the story and to connect sounds and letters. Earning rewards for reading so many books gives your child a sense of pride.
Think counting 1,000 books sounds like a lot of work? We've made it easy. You can track your child's progress online or with the app at BEANSTACK. Just add the app, find NFPL, and join the 1,000 books challenge. Don't want to use the app, call the library and request a book log today.