Today was our first day of summer break and it’s our tradition to hit the local libraries and join their summer reading clubs. Not only do these programs encourage lots of reading, kids earn great rewards like FREE tickets for summer activities, books, coupons for restaurants and more.
I’m super-excited about the Dallas Public Library’s Week 1 reward of tickets to “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs” at the Dallas Children’s Theater (a $22 value!).
Don’t my boys looked THRILLED to start their reading logs!
Here’s are links to some great Nationwide Summer Reading Programs:
Barnes & Noble rewards kids with a FREE book after they have read 8 books of their choice.
Scholastic – Kids complete weekly reading challenges online to win digital prizes like book & audio chapters.
PBS Kids/iVillage – A FREE 4-week program starting June 17th with daily chances to win great prizes
Chuck. E. Cheese – Each time your child reads for 2 weeks in a row, they will earn 10 FREE tokens. Valid through 12/31/13 at participating locations. Food purchase required for redemption. Limit 1 of any free token offer per child per day.
Sylvan – Kids read books, take a quiz, earn points based and redeem points for prizes.
Half Price Books is offering up FREE $5 HPB bucks for those kids and parents that read 300 minutes each month. Children must be 14 years or younger to participate in this program.
Pottery Barn Kids Children receive a prize after completing the recommended reading list featuring award-winning titles. Contact your local store for more details.
For Dallas Area Residents: Mayor’s Summer Reading Club features weekly prizes through August 10, like Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus Tickets, Benihana Kids’ Meal,Texas Rangers Ticket and more!
