Totally FREE for Families

THE READING CLUB

A fun summer reading adventure to get your child back-to-school ready
— all inside the McDonald’s PlayPlace!

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✏️Get Set for a Strong Start This School Year!

School starts August 4th, and there’s no better way to ease your child back into a learning routine than through stories, new friends, and hands-on fun.

Join us every Monday in July for a joyful evening that builds reading confidence, sparks creativity, and gets kids excited for the classroom — just in time for back-to-school!

🗓️When & Where

📅 Dates: Mondays — July 7, 14, 21, & 28
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: McDonald’s PlayPlace
71 Fairview Rd, Ellenwood, GA 30281

Perfect for kids ages 5–9 (Pre-K through 3rd Grade).

🎉Why Kids (and Parents) Love It

✨ Explore stories that sharpen reading skills
🎨 Get creative with crafts & themed activities
🏃 Make new friends & enjoy playtime in the PlayPlace
🍔 PLUS! The first 5 kids each week get a FREE Happy Meal

❤️ Totally FREE for Families

✔️ No cost to participate
✔️ Hosted by Melody (a 4th grade girl who loves seeing kids thrive) and her friends
✔️ Gives parents a moment to relax or sip a latte in peace

This is a free event, but we gratefully accept donations via CashApp at $MelsReadingClub to help offset activity costs.

📖WHAT HAPPENS EACH MONDAY NIGHT

All designed to gently get kids back into a learning groove — so they start school feeling confident and excited.

Story Circle

Melody reads aloud or helps kids take turns reading.

Creative Crafts

Easy art projects tied to the story.

Play Break

Run, laugh, and explore the PlayPlace.

I'M MELODY.

Hi! I’m Melody. I’m going into 4th grade and I’m in the gifted program at my school. I really love learning new things and helping other kids learn too.

This past year I made A/B Honor Roll, had the highest reading, social studies, and language arts averages in my whole grade, and scored the highest on the MAP (Language Usage) test, Amira reading level, and Georgia Milestones state tests for my grade. I also won my school’s spelling bee two years in a row and got to compete at the district bee both times — that was super exciting! I also was selected to participate in the reading bowl twice.

When I’m not busy with school, I’m a cheerleader, a big sister, and a really good friend. My favorite book right now is Jessi’s Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club), and I can’t wait to help other kids fall in love with reading too. That’s why I started The Reading Club this summer — so we can all have fun together, make crafts, and get ready for school to start!

Melody at the Helen Ruffin Picturebook Reading Bowl at M.D. Roberts Middle School of the Arts
 
Melody at the Clayton County District Wide Spelling Bee Competition
 
Melody just having fun!

"Melody is doing great in class! She helps me all the time."

 
Ms. Lopez

Totally FREE for Families

THE READING CLUB

🎉 Let’s Kick Off This School Year Strong!

Spots are limited to keep it personal & fun.
You’ll get a confirmation email with all the details.

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🙋Frequently Asked Questions

📝Note:

This event is independently organized by Melody & her family, and is not affiliated with McDonald’s Corporation. Parents are responsible for supervising their children.