Publisher backs family activities

Staff and Wire Reports
Published: April 21, 2008

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. — Sylvan Dell Publishing is encouraging families nationwide to explore their communities this spring for a chance to win $500 and 10 books for their kids.

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The first Sylvan Dell Challenge dares parents to jumpstart their children’s love of learning through educational activities. Families must complete at least five of the 10 educational activities listed on Sylvan Dell’s Web site with their children before June 1. To qualify, an “activity tracker” and documentation of completed activities must be sent by mail or email to Sylvan Dell before June 15.

Complete rules and guidelines are available online at www.SylvanDellPublishing. com. A summary of the 10 activity choices:

  • Visit a planetarium.

  • Identify two different birds in your backyard and research them together.

  • Visit a zoo.

  • Visit an aquarium.

  • Participate in a library children’s program.

  • Visit a science center.

  • Participate in a naturalist or Junior Ranger Program.

  • Research your child’s favorite animal together.

  • Attend a children’s program or story time at a bookstore.

  • Read 10 books with your child. All families are welcome to participate.


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