March 28, 2024

Read 1,000 Books?? Absolutely!

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To read 1,000 books seems like a huge task but it wasn’t overwhelming at all say Jenn Boisvert and Jenna Robbio, mothers to 3 1/2 year old friends, Jake and Zachary. The two boys participated in Seekonk Library’s early literacy program “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” which was launched this past June at the Library. The two families completed the program in October. “Reading together is bonding time and a time to talk about our day,“ said Mrs. Boisvert. “It became our special nightly routine.”
Seekonk Library started their version of this national early literacy initiative this past spring. “We’re thrilled to offer 1,000 books Before Kindergarten here in Seekonk,” says Sharon Clarke, Seekonk Library Youth Services Librarian. “The program helps children build vocabulary and language skills which are crucial tools for children to have as they begin to learn to read.”
To participate in in the program, families register at the Library and then record the titles of books they’ve read aloud. Special achievement stickers, prizes from a treasure chest and other incentives are earned along the way. The program is self-paced and may be started at any time. When a child reaches the 1,000 book level they receive a t-Shirt that proudly states “I Read 1,000 books Before Kindergarten!”
Jenna Robbio feels that participating in the program and reading so regularly to her son has had a huge impact on his language development. “He’s only 3 1/2 years old but Zachary uses very descriptive phrases and complex words like ‘hibernate’ and ‘unbelievable’ in context,” she says. “Books are truly making a difference in his language skills and in his excitement for learning.”
By taking part in the 1,000 Books program and by reading to their children now, both mothers say they are helping build the skills their child needs to be confident life-long readers and curious learners. Jenn Boisvert adds, “Reading is an investment in my child’s future.”
For more details or to register for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, visit the Children’s Room at Seekonk Library or call 508-336-8230 x5140. The program is free but a SAILS Library card is required

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