For as long as I can remember, I have had my children read, daily. I was a voracious book reader as a child and really want all my children to love books as well. My son used to read two or three books at a time.
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School is out! Summer is officially here. I'm fortunate that I do not have to argue with my children about their school work. They know the importance of it and just get it done. Reading can sometimes be an argument though. My girls will read if I ask them, but they are not always keen about it as it takes away from "playing". My son, on the other hand, thinks reading is so boring, right now. It is always an argument to get him reading. So I needed a bit of an incentive to get him and the girls reading this coming summer without any excuses.
Read MoreSchool is out! Summer is almost officially here. I'm fortunate that I do not have to argue with my children about their school work. They know the importance of it and just get it done. My girls will read if I ask them, but they are not always happy about it. Now my son, on the other hand, despises reading. It is always an argument to get him reading. So I needed a bit of an incentive to get him and the girls reading this coming summer without any excuses.
Look at these FREE national summer reading programs that are great incentives for your children to read over the summer. What better way to promote reading than by earning free books, money, gift cards, movies, and more. A perfect solution to help summer brain drain!
Read MoreI have always encouraged my children to read. I loved reading when I was a children and I recall walking to the library and struggling home with a pile of books up to my nose. I would devour those books and do it all over again the next day. Sadly, my children do not devour books in the manner I did, so I have to set aside a time each day for quiet, reading time.
Summer reading programs are a great way to encourage your child to read over the summer months if you don't already have a set quiet time in place. Perhaps you have a child who just simply does not enjoy reading. Give them a little incentive to really get into that summer reading!
Below is a list of summer reading programs that may entice your child to read to earn free books, money, gift cards, movies, and more.
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