Did you know that all children benefit from reading - even infants! According to the Child Mind Institute, "by reading to your child starting at a young age, even before they’re able to communicate verbally, you help lay the neurological groundwork for effective language use and literacy," (Sheldon-Dean, H. 2023). Reading to children can also benefit comprehension, social, and emotional skills. If you're looking for a fun way to incorporate more reading into your little one's routine, you should try out the Chester Springs Library 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge on Beanstack!
Beanstack is a website and app where libraries can create challenges for patrons. These challenges involve logging your reading and/or completing activities to win rewards. It's user-friendly and fun for the whole family!
If your child is already registered on Beanstack, the CSL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge is available to join now! If you don't currently have an account, follow this link to sign up: https://ccls.beanstack.com/reader365 . You can also download the Beanstack app on your mobile device. If you have an adult account, make sure you also register your child within your account because the challenge is only available for those aged 0-5.
By participating in the CSL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge, you and your child will foster a love of reading, discover new books, complete fun activities, and read 1000 books! What an accomplishment!
