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June 15 - August 10, 2011
For babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers under age 4.
How does "Wee Read" Work?
- Sign up at any participating library (all locations except Main Library) beginning June 15, 2011, and get a Reading Record.
- Use the Reading Record to keep track of every time you read to your child, take notes about your child’s reading habits, favorite books, and even include a picture of your child reading in a favorite place.
- When you’ve read 10 times and 20 times, bring your Reading Record to the library to collect a prize.
- Keep your completed Reading Record as a keepsake of your summer reading together.
- It’s that easy… and can make a world of difference!
How much should I read to my child?
Read to your child early and often. We suggest that you read with your child at least 20-30 minutes a day, but no time is too short.
Read Down Your Fines: Children taking part in the Summer Reading program can read down $1 in fines for every hour completed on their reading record. This can only be applied toward fines on their library card on or before August 10, 2011.
Summer Reading Recommendations: Looking for something fun to read this summer? Check out these great reading recommendations from the Public Library, organized by age.
Building Blocks of Reading
Research tells us that when you read to your child you naturally touch on six important pre-reading “building blocks” that begin to develop at birth and must be mastered in order for your little “story lover” to graduate to “reader” status. Those building blocks are:
- Knowing the names of things (vocabulary)
- Knowing that we read from left to right; knowing how to handle a book (print awareness)
- Knowing that letters have their own sounds and are different from one another (letter knowledge)
- Knowing how to hear and play with smaller sounds in words (phonological sensitivity)
- Being interested in and enjoying books (print motivation)
- Knowing how to describe things and tell stories (narrative skills)
This summer: Read To Me, Charlotte!
Read To Me, Charlotte! is a web site for parents, caregivers and teachers of young children, that provides information, ideas, tips, activities and other resources to help nurture young children's growth.
- Click on your child’s age group and find literacy tips, activities and resources for parents & caregivers
- Sign up for a “Born Reader” library card featuring artwork by illustrator Sherry Neidigh
- Come to one of the many FREE storytime programs we have for children each week. We share books, songs, movement and fun – for babies, children and adults. Search for storytimes online at Read To Me, Charlotte!.
Sponsors
Summer Reading is brought to you by the Library with generous support from the following organizations.
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