1000 Books Before Kindergarten
"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 and very manageable endeavor: read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten."
- The 1000 Books Foundation
How it works
- Read 1000 books to your child before kindergarten! This can be your newborn, infant, toddler, and/or preschooler.
- Record the reading on your log each time you complete a book.
- When you have finished filling in your log, bring it in for a prize!
Log your Activities
Log your activities by:
- Picking up a printed log at any of the 4 APLD locations, including the Bookmobile.
- Visit the Beanstack page here.
- Using the Beanstack Tracker app. Download via Google Play OR the App Store.
Tips
- If you read one book a day, that’s 365 in one year, 730 in two years, and 1,095 in three years.
- If your child likes to have the same book read repeatedly, each time the book is read, it counts toward the 1000 books.
- Any book read to your child, including those read at library storytimes or those read by siblings, counts!
- 1000 Books is self-paced and how long it takes will depend on how often you read together.
- Reading with your child creates great opportunities for bonding.
- Ask us for book suggestions. We are always happy to help!
- Learn more about 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.