1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Take part in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge available through our new Beanstack platform! The goal is to read 1000 books with your newborn, infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child before kindergarten, setting the stage for a lifelong love of reading.
Getting Started
Download the Beanstack app, use the desktop version, or visit us to register for the challenge.How It Works
Any time your child reads a book, or you read a book to them, track it using Beanstack. We encourage reading the same book several times, and each reading of the book counts. Reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination, promotes bonding, and helps kids do well overall in school. The goal is to work reading aloud into your regular routine and let the magic of stories do the rest.
Book Suggestions
Babies Need Words Everyday from the Association for Library Service to Children
Concept Books
Librarian Favorites for Preschoolers
Toddlertime Favorites
Interactive Infant-Toddler Books
Board Books
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