April 30, 2012

FREE Kids Summer Reading Programs

I can't believe that summer is almost here!  Inevitably, summer can turn into a long 3 months for parents, as it can be hard to find things for your kiddos to do.  So, to try & help, here is a BIG list of FREE Summer Reading Programs for kids, thanks to Saving Dollars and Cents!
  • Book Adventure:
    • Sylvan offers this FREE reading incentive program!
    • Your child reads books and then takes a simple comprehension quiz to make sure they understood what they read (about 10 questions long). They earn points based on how much they remember from reading the book.
    • There are hundreds of books to choose from in all reading levels.  These are common books that can be found at your local library.
    • Once they have earned enough points they can trade them in for some really neat prizes!
  • National Amusements Theaters Bookworm Wednesdays :
    • Your child can earn a FREE movie ticket from National Amusements Theaters when they read a book and complete a book report.
  • PBS Kids Summer Reading Challenge:
    • This challenge kicks off on June 6th and includes a FREE six week reading program and the chance for your kids to win daily prizes for their participation.
  • Barnes & Noble Imagination Destination :
    • Gives your child the ability to earn a FREE book after reading 8 books and keeping track of them in a reading log.
    • If you have little ones, see if your local store offers Free storytime twice a week. They read books, sometimes get cookies and coloring pages and sometimes, even special appearances from characters in the book.
    • You can enter your zip code here to see a list of events at your store.
  • TD Bank Summer Reading Program:
    • Read and keep track of 10 books this summer and your child will get $10 added to their Young Saver Account for FREE!
  • Chuck E. Cheese:
    • Earn 10 FREE tokens every time your child reads for 2 weeks in a row. Just fill out the form and bring it in to claim your free token.
  • Scholastic Summer Challenge:
    • Log in your reading minutes on the Scholastic site and your child will be able to participate in a World Record challenge as well as earn digital prizes!
  • Half Price Books :
    • Offering $5 Gift Cards to kids (ages 14 and under) who choose to read at least 15 minutes each day throughout their summer break during June & July!
  • Pottery Barn Kids:
    • Free storytime for little ones on Tuesday at 11am (double check the time at your local store)
    • Kids get a little passport and once you attend 5 storytimes, they will get a Free gift 
  • Your Local Public Library:
    • Don’t forget to check out your local libraries to find out which programs they’ll be offering this summer. My local library offers a wide range of Free programs each week
If you are looking for an inexpensive way to purchase books, you may want to check out this promotion on Amazon where you can buy 3 books and get the 4th book FREE!


Enjoy!

Thanks Saving Dollars and Cents)

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