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1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Program begins April 1st 2021!
What is 1000 Books Before Kindergarten?
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early literacy program that encourages families to read together at home. Research has shown that reading aloud to your child can help build their language and literacy skills, as well as prepare them for school.
The goal is to have your child read or listen to 1000 books before they start kindergarten. The program is self-paced and program duration will depend on how often you read together.
If you read one book a day for a year, you will have read 365 books.
If you read three books a day for a year, you will have read 1095 books.
Click on the image above to learn how join in person or online using the ReadSquared app.
Make each day extra fun by incorporating our literacy activities! Click on the image above.
Tips on incorporating early literacy into your routine in fun and creative ways. Click on the image above.
Questions? Click on the image above to view our FAQ page. Or Contact us at (714) 288-2420.
Don’t know what to start reading? Check out this reading list of 125 books. Click on the image above.
Lost your reading log? Replacement reading logs can be printed by clicking on the image above.
Don't know how to search for titles? Or Not sure what our Kids Catalog is? Get instructions here.
Read & Make
Check out our Read & Make activities that incorporate crafts with some of your favorite picture book titles. Click on the images below for instructions.