Reading Programs, Live Metamorphosis

This is a comprehensive list from my postings of several Reading Programs for children this summer.
Start of with a Summer Reading Pledge that kids can sign before the start of this summer .

1.Barnes & Noble 's Summer Reading Program: Kids read any eight books of their own choosing and then complete a summer reading journal , bring it in to get a free book.

2.Borders Summer Reading Challenge: Again kids read any 8 books of their choice to receive 50% off selected books.

3.Scholastic Reading Program: Kids ages 8 and above can join the Virtual Reading Camp and younger kids can join a Family Playground.

If any of you have come across any more interesting Reading Programs , feel free to share .

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A few people had mentioned to me after I had posted the deal for the Live Butterfly Garden that they could not get the Free Super Saver Shipping as the total does not go above $25.

Here is my solution:

Amazon has the Live Butterfly Garden for $13.45 and the Insect Lore Ladybug Land for $14.35 for a grand total of $27.80 which will qualify you for the Super Saver Shipping. The kids will be happy to see the metamorphosis of a Butterfly and a Lady bug, compare and notice the differences.

Volunteering for Kids, Live Butterfly Garden Kit

We all want our kids to have a sense of appreciation and gratitude . Volunteering is a good way of giving back and develop a deep sense of appreciation and happiness.
Even kids as young as 4-5 can volunteer . Little children could start by donating books or school supplies. Bigger kids could donate their time.

Check out the following site where you can donate and find more information about the work they do:
www.booksforthirdworld.org/ (New and gently used books ) www.projectnightnight.org/DonateItems.html (They accept new or gently used books,Stuffed Animals, Blankets,Gift cards, Flannel Fabrics)

For Bay Area Residents a website called http://www.handsonbayarea.org/ is an excellent resource to find volunteering opportunities for and with kids. Click here to find family projects.

I recently became aware of a web site called volunteermatch.org. Its purpose is to match volunteers with volunteer opportunities based on your geographic location. It's free, it's easy and it uses your ZIP code to find an opportunity in your area. On the search form you can check the box ''great for kids'' to find opportunities that welcome kids. You can choose the type of volunteer work that interests you (Animals, Children, etc.) and it will show you the opportunities available. Most of the links that you will see may not be appropriate for kids, but some will.

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Todays Amazing Deal

Live Butterfly Garden

Watch them grow then let them go! See one of Nature's greatest miracles right before your eyes with this butterfly raising kit.The Butterfly Garden Kit is a perfect way to teach young learners about metamorphosis. They can witness the development of the butterfly from egg to adult . The butterflies' development takes approximately three weeks . Amazon has it on sale for $13.85 and eligible for Free Super Saver Shipping.