Kids…get ready for a Summer Book Battle, with four weeks of free summertime fun hosted by The Children’s Trust, one of Miami’s most comprehensive resource organizations.
The programs are designed for kindergartners through fifth-graders and their families.
To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.
The Book Battle is set for 10 a.m. July 9. Activities will include virtual field trips, entertainment and read-alouds with special guests from the Miami Heat. Register here.
To participate in the Book Battle, kids in the following grades should read:
- Kindergarten and first grade: “Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons” by Eric Litwin
- Second and third grade: “Zoey and Sasafrass: Dragons and Marshmallows” by Elise Parsley
- Fourth and fifth grade: “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” by Chris Grabenstein
On the Stay Home Miami website, you can also:
- Enjoy a Miami Marlins coloring book, then post and tag your work on Instagram for a chance to win an autographed card from a Marlins player.
- Learn musical tips and lessons from the pros at Miami Music Project.
- Perfect your dance skills with the experts from Thomas Armour Youth Ballet.
- Kick your way to soccer success with the U.S. Soccer Foundation.
- Create fun crafts, download a Romero Britto coloring book and adventure audio books.
- Find a rock in your yard or neighborhood and paint it with an inspiring message.
More Fun for Kids
- Hanukkah fair with rides in Fort Lauderdale & other holiday events
- Light Up Galt in Fort Lauderdale features free live entertainment
- Free: Libraries loan electronics, robotics & other gear
- 12 free outdoor events & other fun & entertainment outside
- LOOP in Fort Lauderdale offers live entertainment, festivals & holiday events
- Winterfest Boat Parade offers watch area with entertainment
- Free Symphony of Lights display
- Hayrides & outdoor family fun in Broward
- Camelot Days festival in Hollywood offers discount opportunities
- Broward Fair offers rides, entertainment & deals
Virtual