We participated last year & got nice certificate & great prizes. This is a “real” simple program compared to the library & B&N (which both are great too).

Welcome to the RIF/Target Summer Reading Challenge! Make reading a part of summertime fun for a chance to win a Target GiftCard (limited quantity available see official rules for details). Kids ages 5-15 can participate between May 1 and August 11, 2006 by meeting the reading goals below:

• 5-7 year olds must read 5 hours or more during the summer
• 8-10 year olds must read 7 hours
• 11-12 year olds must read 10 hours
• 13-15 year olds must read 15 hours

RIF/Target Summer Reading Challenge is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

John Kremer’s Open Horizon Book Marketing Blog pointed out Target.com’s Ready, Set Read website. 12 tips…but, stay posted, the website is sure to blossom.

I just completed the RIF (Reading Is Fundamental) Summer Reading Challenge for our 5 year old. Ages 5 and up, children must have read a certain amount of hours during the month of July.

RIF is an phenomenal website: there’s dozens of helpful tips, such as how to build a family library, and sections for kids, educators, parents, and much more

RIF sounds like a great resource center and community service.

BTW, the Dick and Jane hardcover 6-7 stories in one-book format, is perfect for Beginning Readers too. Each book is broken into themes and the reading level gets harder from the beginning to the end. So, our eldest was able to read the first couple of stories, and was so proud of herself!

Dick and Jane series IS the classic and best beginning reader book series, rated by all 4 Sabra Girls. We all love the lovable stories, beautiful illustrations, family themes, and most of all feeling a sense of accomplishment for having read more than “the boring site words”.

Ready, Set, Read! Target & RIF. is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog