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Posted: May 09 2014 at 4:42pm | IP Logged Quote pumpkinmom
My youngest is a sucker for any summer reading programs that are offered. We normally do one through our local library and Barnes & Noble. My oldest will only do them if he likes the prize.

I want to create one of my own for the boys this summer, but I don't want it to be a "reward" program or bribery. Yet, they need a little nudge to read during their free time in the summer. Is is possible to "encourage" reading and offer something and to avoid a rewards program all at the same time?   


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Posted: May 09 2014 at 6:07pm | IP Logged Quote jawgee
Could you plan books that have movies, and watch the movie together after they have finished the book?

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I always liked letting the kids have the lights on past bedtime if they were quietly reading in bed.

So if bedtime is 9pm.. if they're quietly reading I won't turn out the light until 9:30.

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What if you roast marsh mellows once a week and have them share the best part of their books
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Cassie, I'm going to do my own version of a summer reading program for my DS13. However, I do plan to "reward" him with a few bucks !! I want to have him read one book per month BUT the kicker is I choose the book if he wants the reward. I'm trying to get him interested in a bit more "deep" reading.



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I tell my kids that if theyre in bed by 9:00 they can read As LATE AS THEY WANT . It sounds terribly daring &loosey goosey I know, but 9 times outta 10 theyre asleep within 30 min... And u skip the eye strain of flashlights under the covers haha

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Posted: May 13 2014 at 3:58pm | IP Logged Quote pumpkinmom
I'm loving all these ideas!

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