I am sure you are familiar with the words, “I am bored” sprinkled through the conversations with kids during summer. It can be frustrating trying to find new ways to keep them entertained. There is a wonderful program that Barnes & Noble is hosting this summer to cure the boredom and to get kids to read (with a little help from a prize at the end of the journey!).

The 2010 Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is easy. Kids simply ready any 8 book and track them in the Passport to Summer Reading (downloadable at the Barnes & Noble website). Kids then download fun activities to keep them entertained. This sounds fun! I wish they had something like this for adults. I need to be encouraged to sit down and read sometimes. I love reading, but sometimes have a hard time finding the time to do it.

After they have read their 8 books, they get to choose a free book from the Barnes & Noble list when they turn in their reading passport at their local Barnes & Noble Store! Easy Peasy. This is a great way to get your kids reading, and hopefully give you a little break too.

Do you have any creative ideas on how to keep kids entertained this summer? I would love to hear them!