Post on 22-Jul-2015
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Origins & information gathering Originated in Indiana
Pinterest—Let 1000 Books Bloom
Marge Loch-Wouters blog http://tinytipsforlibraryfun.blogspot.com/
Sarah Bryce (Bryce Don’t Play)—links to research for advocacy
Tons of threads from Pubyac for additional ideas
What &Why? Passive early literacy program designed to
reach children before they enter kindergarten.
Targeted at the families that other reading programs exclude.
Highlights and supports the importance of early literacy.
Adults read to children and keep track.
Receive small incentives every 100 hours of reading and books once 1000 hours is reached.
Includes a community mural that is filled in as reading is completed to increase interest and serves as a visual representation of the community's efforts.
Convincing your AdministrationVery minimal staff time
Budget is flexible
Great PR
Built in participants with
your storytime families
May tie in with your strategic plan or library mission
Research available from Bryce Don’t Play
brycedontplay.blogspot.com
Budget Keep in mind that the program is
meant to run indefinitely!
Program material creation—just make mine yours!
PR mailings—local daycares and preschools and institutions that work with families with young children
Printing of tally sheets and welcome letters
Folders—optional
Incentives—stickers and stamps, small treasure chest prizes, book upon completion
Materials PR Letter and bookmarks
Parent introduction letter
Tally sheets
Completion certificates
Recommended reading bookmarks
Folder to keep it all in