First off, I want to start off by saying that I got Primates of Park Avenue this morning! I got up early to head to Barnes and Noble to pick it up and I barely got there in time. They only had four left. Apparently a lot of people wanted that book as much as I did!
Anyway, for todays Tuesday’s Tiny Treasures, I wanted to do some research on summer reading programs for my little one. I happened to have to go to the Denver Public Library with my mom today and I looked over at the children’s library and picked up a summer reading schedule.
Every Tuesday at 10:30, the children’s library offers a Book Babies I for Pre-Walkers. This is great because I am already in the library’s area and would love to involve my daughter in a reading program as soon as possible. I also participated in my summer reading program as a kid and I had a blast, so I am hoping to give that same sense of joy to my daughter.
There are many benefits to enrolling your child in a summer reading program. For the school aged children, participating in a reading program will keep their brains active and learning while letting them have the fun that comes with summer. Studies have shown that summer reading programs help keep students from having to “catch up” in the fall, which is nearly impossible to do. Not only does it help keep kids involved, but it also gives children a safe place to hang out during the summer.
In the case of the Denver Public Library, they have programs for all ages throughout the week. Mondays are for two year olds, where they participate in arts and crafts, Tuesdays are for babies that are not yet walking, crafts, and PJ story time where kids can come listen to a story in their pajamas, Wednesday is for two year old craft time again and a live program for the kids to watch, Thursdays include preschool story time and crafts, as well as a science day for the older kids, Friday is for babies that are now walking.
Each program allows kids to enjoy reading as well as interact with other children their age. I love that aspect simply because I am able to bring Bella to the events and get one on one time with her and she can also make friends from an early age. I am also able to socialize with other mothers that have babies around the same age. There are multiple perks for sure.
If you have children and you haven’t already enrolled them into a local reading program, I definitely recommend finding one in your hometown. It’s totally worth it and I guarantee your kids will have a blast!
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