EARLY
Reading
Make a difference! Supporting our children in their journey to becoming a reader is one of the most important things we can do as parents.
Through hearing stories, children are exposed to a wide range of words. This helps them build their own vocabulary and improve their understanding when they listen, which is vital as they start to read. It’s important for them to understand how stories work too. Even if your child doesn’t understand every word, they’ll hear new sounds, words and phrases which they can then try out, copying what they have heard.
So that you are able to support your child’s learning at home, please take some time to explore the link below to see videos and examples of how RWI is taught plus ideas for making storytime with your child lively and engaging.
READING FOR
Pleasure
Studies show that reading for pleasure makes a big difference to children’s educational performance. Evidence suggests that children who read for enjoyment every day not only perform better in reading tests than those who don’t, but also develop a broader vocabulary, increased general knowledge and a better understanding of other cultures.
Reading for pleasure is more likely to determine whether a child does well at school than their social or economic background. Parents are the most important educators in a child’s life – even more than their teachers – it’s never too early to start reading together.
RECOMMENDED
Reading
The Literacy Company have created the Reading Spine for parents. For each year group they have compiled a list of ten books (or authors) that every child at that stage should read – one per half term and a couple for holidays. These books should inspire discussion and encourage a culture of reading for pleasure at home.
HUNGERFORD VIRTUAL LIBRARY
The Reader Teacher
The Reader Teacher shares the best reads, reviews and recommendations for children, teachers, schools and parents to choose from. https://www.thereaderteacher.com/