Summer Reading Programs In Evansville Offer Fun Rewards For Kids

FREE Summer Reading Perks Your Kids Will Actually Love

Today is National Tell A Story Day and you might be reading this and think so? Well, reading and story telling isn't just a part of your childhood, it carries with you when you get older. I remember telling myself,  "I have 50 more pages till I get a free personal pan pizza coupon from Pizza Hut." I still remember all of the personal pan coupons we had on our bulletin board and whenever mom didn't feel like cooking it was time to use one.

If you’re looking for a way to keep the kids learning and score some freebies this summer here in Evansville, this is it. I mean who doesn't love free activities for their kids while they're also learning at the same time. There are several programs offering rewards just for reading and some of these are pretty great motivation.

Free Books Just for Reading

Let’s start with a classic, my favorite place in the world actually. Barnes & Noble is bringing back its summer reading program where kids can earn a free book just by reading and writing a little about what they read in a reading journal. It's a simple, easy, and a great way to keep those reading skills sharp, I wish I was apart of something like that when I was a kid.

For the younger kids, the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is always a win. If you’ve got kids ages 1 to 5, they can get free books mailed right to your home which is honestly one of the coolest programs out there.

Read Books, Get Food (Yes, Really)

Now, let’s talk motivation because nothing gets kids excited like food rewards.

The Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program is back, and kids from Pre-K through 6th grade can earn a free personal pan pizza for hitting reading goals. That’s a pretty solid deal. Like I said, I remember having something similar as a kid.

And it doesn’t stop there Panda Express is offering a free kids meal coupon when students read five books through their program.

Turn Reading Into Playtime

If your kids are more into games, Chuck E. Cheese is giving out free play points just for reading and tracking it on their rewards calendar. So yeah… reading can literally turn into arcade time.

And for something a little different, Mensa for Kids has a reading program where kids can earn a certificate and even a free t-shirt after completing their list.

There are a ton of ways to turn reading into rewards this summer without spending a dime. Whether it’s free books, pizza, or even arcade games, it’s a win for both parents and kids.

So if you’re trying to keep the kids busy and sneak in some learning while school’s out… this might be your secret weapon.

Sources

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program
Panda Express Kids Reading Rewards
Chuck E. Cheese Reading Rewards Calendar
Mensa for Kids Reading Program

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