The Kyle Public Library is all about making reading as fun as possible, and what’s more fun than a challenge? 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an ongoing early literacy challenge open to families with children under the age of 5. The goal is to read 1000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your child starts kindergarten. There are small rewards for every 200 books read. If your child completes the 1000 books, they will choose a book to keep!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a challenge to strengthen early childhood literacy. Early childhood literacy is the development of skills and knowledge that prepare children for reading and writing. It’s a natural process that begins at birth and is built through a variety of experiences, including reading, playing, interacting, talking, and drawing.
How to support early childhood literacy:
- Talk and ask questions about the book as you read together, giving your child time to respond to simple questions.
- Sing and use rhymes with your child to help break down the sounds and syllables in words.
- Read books aloud daily and point out text everywhere you go.
- Write stories, draw, and trace letters with your child.
- Play using puppets or the toys around you to retell a story.
Learn more about the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at https://www.cityofkyle.com/library/page/1000-books-kindergarten.
