The Grande Prairie Public Library has announced the return of its early-learning literacy initiative “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.”
The program aims to foster a passion for reading among young children and to strengthen the bond between parents and children through a shared love of reading while building essential early literacy skills to prepare kids for academic success.
The GPPL says parents can start by making reading a daily habit and keeping tabs on progress with the library’s special tracking booklet. From there, parents and kids can celebrate milestones along the way, with prizes set at every 100 books read, before reaching the 1,000-book mark and receiving a special certificate and completion prize.
Library officials suggest that the program is essential in early literacy development, as regular reading from birth “stimulates language development and cognitive skills,” while building a strong foundation in reading, writing, and speaking during a child’s academic career.
Interested parents can get started as soon as they wish by visiting the GPPL to sign up and get tracking materials.
