1000 Books Before Kindergarten
NEW!
Participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten from home!
No registration necessary. All you need to do is track your reading via the printable reading logs below or by keeping your own tally.
To start:
Read these simple directions
Then print the reading logs below to begin tracking your reading!
(If you don’t have access to a printer, feel free to keep your own tally!)
LOG 1-200
LOG 200-400
LOG 400-600
LOG 600-800
LOG 800 – 1000
Once you complete a level simply bring in your log/tally sheets and you will receive prize
for that level (200, 400, 600, 800, 1000).
Email Megan at mquigley@columbiactlibrary.org with any questions.
Happy Reading!
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An Early Literacy Initiative:
The Saxton B. Library will be participating an ongoing early literacy initiative called 1000 Books
Before Kindergarten starting in October 2014. This multiyear project encourages parents to
read aloud at least 1000 books with their children before they enter school. Experts say that
reaching this goal will help children entering Kindergarten learn to read independently.
How does it work?
Children who register will receive a “Grow a Reader’ early literacy packet that contains a simple
reading log to record all books read to the child. Families are encouraged to return to the Library
every time they finish reading and listening to 200 books. Then, children will receive new reading
logs for their next 200 books, along with small incentives at each new level. Children who reach the
1000 book goal will receive a book to keep and a certificate. Their photo will be put on our ‘Grow a
Reader’ Wall of Fame, and their name will be listed on the Library website!
Here are the easy steps for participation:
1. Register for the program at the Saxton B. Library.
2. Read together
3. Color a seed for every book you read on your ‘Grow a Reader’ Reading Log. If you read a
book more than once, you can record it each time. Books read at Library Story Time, at
daycare, or by others to your child also count!
4. When you finish 200 books, bring your sheet to the Library and:
Receive a new Reading Log for your next 200 books
Receive a special prize at each new level
5. Repeat steps 2-4 until you’ve read 1000 books!
6. After finishing 1000 books, your child will:
Receive a new book
Receive a completion certificate
Have their name listed on the Library website (optional)
Get an awesome jumpstart on success in school!
This club has no end date except your child’s going to school, so don’t feel rushed – just enjoy
the experience! Take every chance you have to read with your children, tell and talk about stories,
say nursery rhymes, sing songs, and attend Library programs. By reading just three stories a day
you and your child will have read over 1000 books in one year. You will also have shared
many special moments along the way. The Library is a fun place featuring books to check out,
free programs and great suggestions for what to read. Stop in often and talk to our friendly staff –
we are here to help.
Questions?
Contact Children’s Librarian Megan Quigley at 860-228-0350
or mquigley@columbiactlibrary.org.
Happy Reading!
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Congratulations to all the kids
who have completed our 1000 Books
before Kindergarten Challenge!
Avary Craig
Alexander VanSkiver
Gunnar Christenson
Graeme Tarbell
Lilly Johnson
Kara McGrath
Gregory VanSkiver
Margaret Emerson
Hannah Osleger
Levi Gompper
Conner Dann
Riley Whittle
Tucker Whittle
Gabe Arico
Payton Smolen
Beatrice Curtin
Owen Anderson
Olivia Finn
Fiona Curtin
Elsie Hodge
Sam Arico
Adam Mott
Anna Mott
Alan Mott
Bradley Peirce
Charles Davila
Jude Duman
Jonathan Duman
Bella Perone
Sofia Carlsen
Eva Connors
Luca Zoni
Easton Donahue