500 Books Before Middle School

FAQs

• What is 500 Books Before Middle School?

  This nationwide program supports your and your child's quest for reading! Reading (at least) 500 books before reaching middle school fosters curiosity, supports school readiness and achievement and encourages voice and choice.

• Is there an app for 500 Books Before Middle School tracking?

  Yes! In the app store on your device, search for and install the "Beanstack" app. If you have already registered for 500 Books Before Middle School on a computer, just sign in and start logging. Or select Sign Up.

  When you are ready to begin logging, tap the plus sign, then select a Reader or more than one Reader. You can select Scan Title ISBN to do just that, or you can Manually Enter Title to log each book. Your logging will be tracked whether you use the website or the app.

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• When can my child be enrolled in 500 Books Before Middle School?

  This program picks up where 1000 Books Before Kindergarten leaves off. Your child may register either when they finish that program OR as soon as they begin kindergarten. They may register any time before they begin sixth grade.

• Can we read the same book multiple times for 500 Books Before Middle School?

  Absolutely! If your child has a favorite book, feel free to count it every time they read it. Just be sure when logging your books via Beanstack to simply increase the total count for "How many times was this book read?"

• Do books read at school count toward 500 Books Before Middle School?

  Absolutely! Any book and every book you read — or listen to — as part of your schoolwork counts toward this program.