Related FAQs

• How do I log reading in Beanstack?

  Sign into your Beanstack account, and click the "Log Reading and Activities" button near the top left.

  Select the reader you'd like to log for, or choose "All Readers" if your whole family read a book together.

  Select whether you'd like to log your reading by "Books" or "Minutes." (If you're logging for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program, be sure to choose "Books.")

  Fill in the information on the next screen. You can leave the title and author blank if you'd like.

  Click the "Log" button.

  If you read several books, you can choose to log them all at the same time.

• Can I log several books at the same time in Beanstack?

  Yes. Follow the instructions for logging books in Beanstack, but be sure to leave the title and author blank. Instead, just enter the total number of books read in the "How many times was this book read?" box.

  For example, if your family sat down for a reading session and finished eight different books, you could simply put "8" in the "How many times was this book read?" box to log them all at once. These books will show up as "Logged A Book, But No Title" in your Beanstack reading log.

• If we read the same book multiple times, does each time count toward the 1000 book goal?

  Of course. Rereading a book is great way to help children recognize certain words like "cat" or "run."

• How long will it take to read 1000 books?

  It depends on how often you read to your child. The program is self-paced. It can take anywhere from a few months to a few years.

• Who can take part in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten?

  Any child who hasn't entered kindergarten yet can sign up for the program.