Most items are relatively inexpensive and some are discounted. Check with your child s teacher for details. Competition spurs an interest in reading. Enter your child in reading contests or marathons. The best are the kinds that let her read at her own pace over a period of time, and encourage parental assistance.
Libraries often have summer programs, and offer small prizes for reading a specific number of books.
Schools may team up with a local business that provides gift certificates for children who achieve various reading levels. You can set a monthly reading goal at home, also. Keep a record of your child s reading progress by creating a colorful wall chart. Your young son or daughter will beam with pride as they add a sticker to represent each book they complete. Encourage your child to keep a journal.