A new self-directed program, 1000 books before Kindergarten, has launched at the Perth & District Union Public Library. Designed to encourage a love of reading, the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is just that – a parent reading books with their child every day.
“Reading and sharing a book with your child from the moment they are born helps them to develop pre-reader skills for kindergarten, such as understanding letter sounds and building a larger vocabulary”, said Heidi Taber, Children’s Librarian. “Reading a thousand books might sound daunting, but it’s very do-able. If you read one book a night with your child, you can complete the challenge in less than three years. If you read three books a night, you can read 1000 books in one year!”
Any child from birth to five years of age can participate. Families participating in this program receive a log sheet, stickers every 100 books read, and a free book when they reach 1000 books. Families can pick up tracking sheets from the Perth & District Union Public Library or download them from their website at www.perthunionlibrary.ca/1000books.
Please visit www.perthunionlibrary.ca/1000books or call the library 613-267-1224 for more information.