📚 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Read it and Reap!
Perry County Public Library is proud to participate in the national 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative—a free and self-paced early literacy program designed to help children build strong reading foundations before they even step into a classroom.
🌟 What is It?
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide program that encourages families to read 1,000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. It’s simple, fun, and incredibly rewarding!
- Free to participate – No cost involved!
- Self-paced – Read at your own speed, no pressure.
- Open to all families – Whether you’re reading bedtime stories or picture books, every book counts.
📖 How It Works
- Start Reading: From board books to picture books, every time you read together counts.
- Track Your Progress: Use our paper logs, apps, or digital platforms to keep track.
- Reach Milestones: Celebrate every 100 books read with small prizes like stickers, bookmarks, or books.
- Celebrate Big: A certificate and special reward await your child upon completing 1,000 books!
Reading just one book a night means you’ll reach 1,000 books in less than 3 years!
🧠 Why It Matters
- Language Development: Enhances vocabulary and comprehension.
- School Readiness: Builds pre-reading skills essential for kindergarten success.
- Parent-Child Bonding: Fosters special moments and encourages lifelong readers.
- Love of Reading: Creates positive associations with books early in life.
📍 Visit Us or Sign Up Today!
Stop by any PCPL location or visit our website to register and pick up your tracking materials.
📚 Perry County Public Library
Opening doors through reading, one child at a time.