1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
Join in the reading fun with the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge and help your child develop the early literacy skills they need to become independent readers who enjoy stories and learning.
One thousand books may seem like a lot, but it is a very attainable number. If you read just one book a day, you will fulfill the challenge in less than 3 years. If you read 3 books a day, you will complete the challenge in less than 1 year. Books read by a teacher, librarian, babysitter, and family member all count, as do Wonderbooks and audiobooks. Favorite books that your child yearns to hear every day also count each time you read that book.
Start by registering your child for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge in Beanstack using either the Beanstack app or the website www.beanstack.com. Search for Tipp City Public Library. Register yourself as the head of household and add your child (baby, toddler, or preschooler) as a reader. Then, stop in the library and pick up a folder if you would like to use a paper tracker.
You may track the books read in one of these ways
- Entirely through Beanstack by recording the number of books read
- Using the bookworm paper tracker in the folder and coloring/marking a circle for each book read
- Using the title tracker in the folder (This is not necessary unless you prefer to keep this type of detailed record.)
Once your child listens to 100 books, record the number of books in Beanstack or bring your completed paper tracker to the library, where a staff member will log the books for you in Beanstack. You will receive a sticker for your child’s folder for every 100 books read. When 1,000 books have been read, the stickers will form a bookworm on the folder’s cover.
At the 200, 400, 600, and 800 book levels, your child may select a prize. Once your child has listened to 1,000 books, they may choose a free book and will have their name displayed on a bookworm in the children’s area to celebrate their accomplishment.
AUGUST ACTIVITIES
Saturday, August 8, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at the Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center
The pool party is for those children who completed the summer reading program as well as their immediate families. Invitations were in coupon pack #2 for pre-readers (when they completed a BINGO coverall) and for elementary-aged children (when they reached 400 points). Bring your coupon to gain entry. Come enjoy some family time at the pool!
Monday, August 10, from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Meeting Room downstairs
Do you love the sweet taste of honey? Come learn how it is harvested. At this family-friendly event for all ages, watch and assist Miami Valley Beekeepers in the entire process of extracting honey from frames and putting it into bottles. Stay for 10 or 90 minutes–the choice is yours! Registration is not required.
Register your child for toddler or preschool storytime on Monday, August 24, at 10 AM online or via phone at 937-667-3826.
Toddler Tales (18-41 months with a caregiver)
Wednesdays in the Meeting Room from 9:30-10:15 or from 10:30-11:15 AM
Fall Session I: Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; October 7
For toddlers and an adult (parent, grandparent, or caregiver). Now that your child is moving and active, join us for stories, singing, dancing, and activities that will help your toddler develop a love of books and reading. The first 15 minutes are for self-directed exploration, where toddlers can engage in developmentally appropriate math, writing, fine motor, and gross motor stations. Registration is required. Limit 16 toddlers in each session. Registration links will be posted here by 10 AM on August 24.
Preschool Story Hour (3 ½ years- 5 years with a caregiver)
Thursdays in the Meeting Room from 10:00-10:45 AM
Fall Session 1: Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17, & 24; October 1 & 8
Get your preschoolers ready to read by immersing them in wonderful stories that will engage them and get them excited about reading. This storytime offers opportunities for children to sing, play, talk, write, paint, and engage in a variety of creative learning activities. Registration is required. Limit 18 preschoolers. A registration link will be posted here by 10 AM on August 24.
Baby Cuddle Time (6-17 months with a caregiver)
Mondays in the Children’s Area from 10:30-11:00 AM
Fall Session #1: Mondays, August 31; September 14, 21, & 28; October 5
For babies and an adult (parent, grandparent, or caregiver). Cuddle close with your baby and enjoy songs, rhymes, bounces, and stories together. Learn easy activities you can do with your baby at home to develop early literacy skills. Registration is not required.
AT-HOME ACTIVITIES
Elementary-aged children can explore animals, space, science, geography, and more plus play games and puzzles HERE.