Reading Treasure Chest Early Literacy Program 

All children deserve and need the joy of reading. 
The first step is reading to them. 

The second step is to give them books they can treasure and read again and again.

The Reading Treasure Chest Early Literacy Program is a multi-year ongoing community service project of the Kiwanis Club of San Marcos and the Kiwanis Club of San Marcos Foundation, a non-profit 501(c) entity.  Our goal is to place wooden treasure chests built by members and filled with books (the treasure from the Good Ship Literacy) in every kindergarten classroom in the San Marcos Unified School District. 

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Remember the joy you felt while learning to read?  Bring that joy to a young child today!



Young children who regularly listen to books become strong readers.


Strong readers are more likely to succeed academically.


The only behavior that significantly correlates with reading scores is the number of books in the home.

An analysis of national data on nearly 100,000 US school children found that access to printed materials - and not poverty - is the "critical variable affecting reading acquisition."

The Treasure Chest, which is shared by the morning and afternoon classes, includes 100 books.  In addition, each class receives logbooks for every child to record the books they have read, along with pirate stickers that teachers can use as recognition for reading accomplishments.

Children learn to love reading by having their hands filled with books and we encourage teachers to let the children take the books home to read with their parents. 

Books are replaced biennially so our need for quality early literacy books is never ending!


Capt'n Book and his merry crew of the Good Ship Literacy are available to visit schools upon request. 

SAN MARCOS ELEMENTARY


KNOB HILL ELEMENTARY


PASSING OUT READING AWARDS
 AT PALOMA ELELMENTARY

SAN MARCOS LIBRARY
2 Civic Center Dr.,
San Marcos
760-891-3000
DIRECTIONS

LIBRARY HOURS
 MON-THURS 10-8
FRI-SAT       10-5 Closed Sunday

SAN MARCOS LIBRARY CHILDREN'S CORNER

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
BOOKSTORE 
MON-SAT 10-4
Closed Sunday

SAN DIEGO COUNTY SAN DIEGO COUNTY  LIBRARY WEBSITE



RESOURCES LINKS

READING IS READING IS FUNDAMENTAL 

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS READING CHECKUP LIST

NATIONAL CHILDREN'S   LITERACY WEBSITE

NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION  "READ ACROSS
AMERICA"



FREE 8 1/2 x 11
COLOR POSTERS FROM KIWANIS

"Make Reading A Habit"
"Share A Book Each Day"
"Read A Book Together"
"Read to Help Them Succeed"



FREE FUN RESOURCES

Pirate Bookmarks 1
Pirate Bookmarks 2
Blank Template Pirate Clue Cards
Pirate Cove Maze
Pirate Hat Pattern
Pirate Hidden Picture
Pirate Ship Coloring Sheet 1
Pirate Ship Coloring Sheet 2
Pirate Treasure Map

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