

It develops a very solid foundation for children to be ready for school while at the same time, fosters a love of reading in their household.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is ideal for parents and caregivers to track reading and know that every book they read with their child is moving toward his or her future success.
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When your child completes the program they will receive a free book to keep, a completion certificate, and a window decal for your car or home window. You already know that the time spent reading with your child is the most precious reward but High Plains Library District wants to recognize the accomplishment of finishing 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and shout it to the world.

This ongoing wall-of-fame is a proud testament of your commitment to reading and developing the skills your child needs for school success. As your child continues through the program and reaches the midpoint as well as completion of the program, they will have the option to have their picture displayed on their branch library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten wall-of-fame. These finger puppets are fun for your child and are also a wonderful tool that invites reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing. Since each log tracks 100 books and you will complete 10 reading logs, your child will get to choose 10 different finger puppets as he/she progresses through the program. The grant from the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation has also provided incentives for each completed reading log. Use them with your child at the grocery store, in the car, or while doing chores around the home. They feature great tips and activities that incorporate Every Child Ready to Read 5 practices Reading, Writing, Singing, Talking, and Playing to help build pre-reading skills. Thanks to the grant from the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation you will receive a packet of early literacy activity cards with your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten registration. Share the fun experience of reading together and at the same time gain all of the pre-reading skills that come with sharing a good book. Now is the time to share all of the fun and enjoyment that reading offers. The best way to teach early literacy skills is by instilling a love for stories at the youngest possible age. Children need to enter school ready to read.Reading to children from birth is also important for expanding background knowledge and encouraging imagination. Studies have shown that families who start reading aloud to their children from birth help to strengthen their language skills and build their vocabulary - two important tools when they begin learning to read in kindergarten. Parents and caregivers who spend time reading to their children create nurturing relationships, which is important for a child’s cognitive, language and social-emotional development.
