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As schools let out for summer, Borders is Double Dog Daring you with their Summer Reading Challenge. Getting kids to do anything that isn’t on a bike, in a pool or in front of the TV during summer break can sometimes be a daunting task, yet continued reading is important for their minds to continue to grow and bend. Have your child under 12 years old sign up for the challenge at the Borders store nearest you. All they have to do is read any 10 books this summer and they’ll receive a FREE book!
HarperCollins and Jon Scieszka, author of Robot Zot, have provided this week’s tip for getting kids to read:
“If you want to inspire your boy reader, expand your definition of reading to include non-fiction, graphic novels, funny books, wordless books, audio books and magazines. Summer reading is a great time to explore texts that aren’t covered/allowed in school reading.”
One lucky Deal Seeking Mom reader will win a $100 Borders Gift Card!
To enter, tell me one way you get your kids to read over the summer. What tips and tricks can you share that have them turning off the TV and opening a book?
Every reader has four methods available to enter this contest. Choose one each of any combination of method one, two, three, or four for up to a total of 4 entries!!!
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Methods of entry:
1. Leave a comment. What are your tips for getting your kids to read over summer vacation?
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Prize:
(1) $100 Borders Gift Card
This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, 6/16 and is open to all U.S. residents 18 years or older. I’ll use Comment Contest to select the winning comment. Winner will be notified by email and listed on my Giveaway Winners page. Winners must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize. Good luck!
While you’re in a contest entering mood, don’t forget to check out the Giveaway Gathering for a variety of contests being hosted on Deal Seeking Mom readers’ blogs!
Tasha
I subscribe by email too!!
Neelam
I have limited TV for my daughter from the very beginning. We read books everyday before we go to bed and she loves it. Taking trips to library and bookstores to read new interesting books for their age group would definitely create the curiosity and have them read the book.
Kelly
I subscribe.
ganesh
I subscribe via email
ganesh
I have announced prizes for completing a book like going out for a bowling game or renting a movie for them to watch.
Debbie J
My tips – I set a goal for the number of books I will read this summer, too. Also, our library (in addition to Borders, etc.) gives away free stuff, such as free admission to her favorite water park, etc. This motivated her!
Kelly
I am an email subscriber.
Misty
We reward our son with watching some TV if he sits down to read a book. Sometimes we don’t even have to do that. A lot of times we’ll find him in his room “reading” his books by himself. He’s only 4 so he can’t read yet, but he likes to pretend!
Danielle Keeton
We have reading time every day at our house. Its all quiet, no tv, no games, no computer. Only reading time. The kids love it.
Kristan
Show by example.
Misty
I’m an email subscriber
Chris B.
I set aside 30 minutes of quiet time after lunch to allow us all to read.
Chris B.
I’m a member of the forum!
Chris B.
I’m a subscriber to your blog!
Jessica G.
We read together at nap time. The house is quiet and we are ready to relax! It’s perfect.
nikki wilson
email subscriber
nikki wilson
registered user
rachel
My son is only 2 but we sit and read or do puzzles and games.
Holly
I am an email subscriber already :)
Anna in NC
I take them to our local library. They each have their own library card and love to go and check out books.
Holly
I have you in my blog roll…where do you get the badge, though?
hollyinpa.blogspot.com
nikki wilson
My twin girls age 9 read a lot of chapter books and my son age 3 like for us to read him discovery book about animals. I am currently reading the Little House on the Prairie series to them all at bedtime. They love to listen and take tuns reading the stories with me.
Anna in NC
Email Subscriber to DSM
Anna in NC
I am a registered user of DSM Forums.
Lisa
Our local library does a great job motivating kids to read with fun summer programs and different prizes for reading a certain number of books. This summer there is even a junior high book club!
Lisa
I also subscribe through my Reader.
Sona
I subscribe to the RSS feed
Molly
My kids are required by their school to read so I just tell them they don’t have a choice if they want good grades….that is motivation enough!
Molly
I have your badge on my blog!
Sona
Set a reading time schedule in … where both the kids and the parents read. It had helped me growing up, seeing my parents read.