Monday, October 30, 2006
Book-It Beginners...
Had a fun time at the Superconference on Saturday and meeting up with people that I hadn't seen in a while. Wish we could have stayed a while longer, but needed to get back to watch our son play in football semi-finals for sections. (They won! Go Wildcats!)
Today I would like to mention that it is time once again to register for Book-It. Those of you with children in school may be familiar with the Book-It program that motivates kids to read and rewards readers with a coupon for a personal pan pizza at Pizza Hut. However, you may not be familiar with Book-It Beginners. BOOK IT! Beginners is available for children ages 3-5, not yet in kindergarten. This program is only available to a preschool / prekindergarten program or licensed childcare facility with at least four eligible preschool aged children. We have participated in thsi program for several years and it is a great way to help promote early literacy.
Extensive research has proven that reading aloud to a child is the single most important factor in raising a reader. Children who are read to on a regular basis show more interest in books and learning to read. Looking at the pictures, hearing and seeing the words, and then talking about what happens in the story gives pre-readers the tools they need to develop into independent readers. BOOK IT! Beginners is an eight-week program that encourages teachers to read aloud to young children in preschool and pre-kindergarten so that they'll develop a love of books and reading at an early age.
Teachers read to the children in their class at least 60 minutes a week during March and April. They write the name of each book they read--or the amount of time read--on an interactive cutout, which they then tape or glue onto the BOOK IT! Beginners poster.
At the end of each four-week reading period during March and April, teachers will present each of the children in their class with a certificate, which they can take to a participating Pizza Hut restaurant for their very own free, one-topping Personal Pan Pizza and a special BOOK IT! Beginners award.
The 2007 BOOK IT! Beginners program dates begins March 5, 2007 - April 27, 2007 and the enrollment deadline for ordering BOOK IT! Beginners materials is February 9, 2007. The enrollment period will be extended if materials remain available. To enroll, call 1-800-426-6548 or visit www.bookitbeginners.com.
Had a fun time at the Superconference on Saturday and meeting up with people that I hadn't seen in a while. Wish we could have stayed a while longer, but needed to get back to watch our son play in football semi-finals for sections. (They won! Go Wildcats!)
Today I would like to mention that it is time once again to register for Book-It. Those of you with children in school may be familiar with the Book-It program that motivates kids to read and rewards readers with a coupon for a personal pan pizza at Pizza Hut. However, you may not be familiar with Book-It Beginners. BOOK IT! Beginners is available for children ages 3-5, not yet in kindergarten. This program is only available to a preschool / prekindergarten program or licensed childcare facility with at least four eligible preschool aged children. We have participated in thsi program for several years and it is a great way to help promote early literacy.
Extensive research has proven that reading aloud to a child is the single most important factor in raising a reader. Children who are read to on a regular basis show more interest in books and learning to read. Looking at the pictures, hearing and seeing the words, and then talking about what happens in the story gives pre-readers the tools they need to develop into independent readers. BOOK IT! Beginners is an eight-week program that encourages teachers to read aloud to young children in preschool and pre-kindergarten so that they'll develop a love of books and reading at an early age.
Teachers read to the children in their class at least 60 minutes a week during March and April. They write the name of each book they read--or the amount of time read--on an interactive cutout, which they then tape or glue onto the BOOK IT! Beginners poster.
At the end of each four-week reading period during March and April, teachers will present each of the children in their class with a certificate, which they can take to a participating Pizza Hut restaurant for their very own free, one-topping Personal Pan Pizza and a special BOOK IT! Beginners award.
The 2007 BOOK IT! Beginners program dates begins March 5, 2007 - April 27, 2007 and the enrollment deadline for ordering BOOK IT! Beginners materials is February 9, 2007. The enrollment period will be extended if materials remain available. To enroll, call 1-800-426-6548 or visit www.bookitbeginners.com.
If you qualify, why not sign up... It's fun, good for the kids, and can be an additional marketing tool for your child care business.
Hey... have a happy Halloween tomorrow! I know that always enjoy our childcare party with all the little princesses and goblins.
// posted by Tammy Wachter @ 4:52 PM 
