Families Building Better Readers - Polk County School District
Families Building Better Readers - Polk County School District
Families Building Better Readers - Polk County School District
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PART FOUR:<br />
YOU ARE WHAT<br />
YOU READ<br />
Books on a Shoestring Budget<br />
Goal:<br />
Activity:<br />
Supplies:<br />
Find inexpensive and free reading materials for practice.<br />
The idea of purchasing books for your child’s home library is wonderful but can also prove expensive.<br />
There are many places you can go to find inexpensive or free books and magazines to stock your child’s<br />
book shelf without breaking the bank.<br />
In this activity you will gain the resources and skills for finding good affordable reading material.<br />
Library card, classified section of newspaper, phone, book club flyers, etc<br />
What to Do...<br />
<br />
There are many places you can go for inexpensive or free reading material. Try the following suggestions:<br />
1. Apply for a library card at your local library.<br />
This is your “homework” for this workshop-- Call your local library and fill in the following information:<br />
• Where are the nearest libraries to me?<br />
• How do I apply for a library card so that I can check out<br />
free books?<br />
• What days and times does the library offer a story<br />
hour or other special programs for my child?<br />
• Special Note: you may also call your child’s school library<br />
to see if any hours are open to families, and if they have any<br />
scheduled book fairs.<br />
2. Get book deals at yard sales.<br />
Search for yard sales in the classified section of your newspaper<br />
that include children’s books. You can often pick up good books<br />
at very reasonable prices.<br />
F A M I L I E S B U I L D I N G B E T T E R R E A D E R S TM<br />
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