Childrens Summer Reading Programs 2008

Whether you choose to start your own book club, sign your child up for the reading program at your local library, or subscribe to an online children's book club, the benefits of children reading during the summer is invaluable.

• Encourages reading on a daily basis.-Kids who have a variety of reading materials available to them are more likely to read, especially if the materials are geared toward their specific interests.
• Promotes family togetherness -You and your family can spend time reading together. This is a great hobby that everyone can enjoy. Let each member of the family choose his or her own book or article. Then family members can share what they have read and their thoughts on the book or article with each other.
• Provides insight into your child's true thoughts

Signing your children up with a kids book club is a great way to encourage reading! Book clubs typically provide a variety of books and book recommendations that will help inspire a love of reading in your kids.

1. Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes. http://www.bookadventure.org/registration.asp 
2. Scholastic has an free online reading club for children where they log 4 books and then Scholastic donates one to a child in need. Called the Summer Reading Buzz: http://www.scholastic.com/summerreading/index.asp

3. Barnes & Noble's annual summer reading program for children kicks off.  Kids in grades 1 through 6 can participate in a scavenger hunt, new word creation and summer reading giveaway. Through the program, kids read any eight books, list and record their favorite parts of the book in their "Summer Reading with Andrew Clements" journals. Completed journals will receive a coupon for a free book and are entered to win an autographed copy of an Andrew Clements book.  Kids use the Summer Reading Journal to tell their favorite part of each book. A parent/guardian signs it when it's complete. Then bring their completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between May 29th & September 2nd, 2008.

4. Commerce's Bank's  The Summer Reading Program runs June 1 through September 15, 2008 . For more information, visit the nearest Commerce Bank store for a reading brochure or call 888-751-9000.  Simply read 10 Books during the summer and Commerce Bank will deposit $10. into a new or existing young savers account.  Pick up forms at your local Commerce Bank. And don't forget to sign up into Commerce WOW zone http://www.commercepc.com/cwz/parents/ The CommerceWOW!Zone is a financial literacy program that teaches children about the value of money. By reading stories and participating in activities and games, your child will learn financial skills that are applicable in the real world.

Finally, don't forget to sign your kids up with any free programs that your local library might offer