Read S’More Books
With three young ones of her own, Skyler 9, Lucas 6, and Forest 3, Lifestyle Manager Tracy Goodman knows the importance of getting kids hooked on reading young. She and her husband Bryce have made a habit of reading to them everyday. That was the inspiration for her starting our first annual Read S’more Books program for pre-to middle schoolers this past season.
Using a list from Scholastic that suggested age appropriate material, the 6-week program, which went from July 1st to August 12th, encouraged youngsters by providing them with a reading log where they could keep track of the books they were reading and how much time they spent reading every day. Tracy hoped for a minimum of 20 minutes per day. For pre-schoolers, that meant parents reading to them. Based on the response, Tracy’s hopes were exceeded.
There were incentives for everyone participating. They would show up at the office, show Tracy their log and she’d present them with a prize basket from which they could choose things like silly bands, stickers and sidewalk chalk.
Now, Tracy is hoping to get a library started for next year’s program. Anyone who has books their children are finished with can drop them with Tracy or, if you’d like to make a donation to the program of books or bookstore gift cards, please do. You’ll be giving a child a gift they’ll have for the rest of their lives.
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Good idea Tracy!! The kids and parents both will love this idea!! Way to go.
Hoo-ray for you, Tracy!! News of your “Read S’More Books” program is like music to the ears of someone like me! Will bring along some items to be used as ‘prizes’ next year. Would also welcome a chance to help out with whatever you need to do during winter months. Have accummulated many very special childrens’ books over the years, but haven’t reached the point where I’m willing to do more than share them by loaning them out (rather than donating them outright–). Will be looking forward to hearing lots more about your summer program! Sandy