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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Dear Parents and Caregivers:

On Behalf of the 1000 Books Foundation, we invite you to participate in this free program which encourages you to read 1000 books with your child before they start kindergarten.

Why 1000 Books before Kindergarten?

Program Overview

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books!) before your little one starts kindergarten. Does it sound hard? If you think about it, it’s not!  If you read just 1 book a night, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years. If you consider that most children start kindergarten at around 5 years of age, you have more time than you think. So, let’s get started!

How to Participate

Frequently Asked Questions about 1000 Books Before Kindergarten:

Who can participate in this program?

Any child from birth until he or she enters kindergarten can participate in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.

How long will the program take?

The program will take anywhere from a few months to a few years. The program is self-paced and will depend on how often you read together.

How many of my children can participate?

All of them (provided they have not yet started kindergarten). Make it even more fun and read as a family!