1000 Books before School

  If you have a child aged 0-6 and your local library logo is on this poster, why not investigate this program. This program is also run in other parts of Australia such as Victoria .  I know 1000 books sounds like a lot of reading but really a picture book only takes a few minutes to read and if it is a winner with you and your child it will be a joy to re-read.  Read three books a day and you will finish in less than one year. Read one book a day and you will finish in less than three years. Every book that your child completes or listens to counts! How the program works: A library membership card is required. Not a member? Join for free at your local library or online.  Visit a library to register and receive your first reading record. Mark your reading record each time you read together with your child. Once you have read your first 100 books, visit your local library to receive your ‘I’m reading 1000 Books Before School’ book bag. Each time you reach the next 100 books milestone, bring your reading record into your local library to receive a merit patch for your book bag. After reading 1000 books, children are awarded a certificate to celebrate their achievement. The program finishes once your child reaches the goal of 1000 books, starts school, or turns 6 years of age. These charts are about school aged children but it is so important to start your daily read aloud routine in a family during the early years.