[OPLINLIST] Summer Reading Program Participant Ages

[Sandy]

Hello,
   What is the age range of children you allow to participate in the Summer 
Reading Program?

   I am not asking about the age for actual programs, but the age for the 
children to do their reading records.

   In the past we have set the age from Kindergarten and up, but now we have 
had a request for younger children to be able to participate.

   Each time a child checks out a book for our program they have to write 
the title and author on their card, put a sticker on the card and draw a 
prize from a grab bag.
   We allow them to write 1 book on their card twice a week.
   After they have finished their 12th book they enter a drawing for their 
1st, 2nd and 3rd choice of a larger prize.  All children who have read the 
12 books will receive a larger prize at the end.
   We have always insisted that the children (not their parent) have to 
write the title and author's name on their cards - that way they have 
writing practice through the summer also.

   Thanks for any input you can give me.
Sandy Hartsel
Co-Librarian
Bettsville Public Library
P.O. Box 385
Bettsville, OH  44815
hartsesa at oplin.org
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