Celebrate National Reading Month with Baskids!

USE THE CALENDAR TO TRACK YOUR BOOKS

Parents, teachers and guardians can print out the calendar and track all the books you read with your child. Mark the title, author and the day that you read.

Create an incentive for your child by giving them a conditional prize if they read the books by filling out the “I can ____, if I read ___ books.”

Show us a picture of your finished calendar filled with all the books you read and tag us on Instagram @Baskids!

Note to parents: Here’s tips for reading at home

Let Your Child Pick the Book
Picking their own book allows them to feel independent and excited about what they’re about to read. It allows the conversation to begin.
Ask: What made you pick this book?

Find a Cozy Place to Read
Reading a book should never feel like a punishment, but a privilege. Make it something that your family is excited about and do it in a place that makes your child feel comfortable.
Ask: What is your favorite place in the house?

Read Aloud and With Excitement
Reading aloud is important because it helps your child build fundamental reading skills and gives them a model of how to read. Point to the words as you're reading them so your child can match the sounds with the words and understand the emotions of the characters.
Ask: Can you repeat after me?

Make Predictions
Before you start reading, take the time to look at the cover and talk about the characters and what might happen in the story. Discuss the title and the illustrations.
Ask: Looking at the pictures, what do you think this book will be about?

Ask Questions Throughout the Story
Keep your child engaged throughout the story by asking questions. Make sure they are comprehending what's going on. Relate the story and the character's problems with something that might be going on at home.
Ask: What would you do if you were the character?

Make Reading a Habit
As much as possible, try to read at the same time in the same place daily to create a routine. Repeating this allows your child to understand the pattern and allows reading to be normal.
Ask: Did you already pick out your book for our reading time?