As you know if you have read my previous posts I took “early retirement” and am now at home with the kiddos. This is the first week to kick off our summer and we have already been to the library twice in two days. If you love to read like we do you might be interested in some of the awesome summer reading programs and the awesome prizes available for kiddos this summer. Below this is the list of the ones we plan to particpate in this summer.
- Your local libraries – the very first place to check for summer reading programs and great prizes is your local library. If you have several libraries close by in your county check them all out. We are participating in three different library summer reading programs and the kids are able to earn all kinds of awesome prizes such as free burritos, free pizzas, books, t-shirts, ice cream, and more!
- Barnes and Noble – Through August 31, 2019, have your kids read any 8 books and record them in the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Journal (available online or in store). Once they complete the journal, they can take it back to the store to pick a free book from the list at the back of the journal. Note – this summer reading program includes TEENS and ADULTS, but only kids grades 1-6 earn a prize! FREE BOOK!
- Amazon – When students K-8 read any 8 books and turn in their list by September 10, 2019, they will earn a free book. It looks like you have to turn in the list to one of the Amazon retail or pop-up stores, so it appears to only be available in certain areas. Check the website for details. FREE BOOK!
- Chuck E. Cheese – Through December 31, 2019, Chuck E. Cheese will reward kids for good behavior with its calendars. Download a Reading Rewards Calendar and your kiddo can mark off each day he/she reads. When the calendar is full, two weeks, turn it into your local Chuck E. Cheese for 10 free game tokens. Bonus, this can be done again and again. There are other reward calendars too for things such as good behavior, etc. 10 FREE GAME TOKENS!
There are also awesome events for children available at your local library. Today we saw a Ventriloquist that has been Britain’s Got Talent. Also check out your local bowling alley. Ours is giving away free bowling games for kids this summer.
What fun summer plans do you have for this summer?
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