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Reading with your child for just 10 minutes a day can expose them to over 600,000 words a year, dramatically boosting vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence. Children who read regularly at home are significantly more likely to succeed across all subjects. A small daily habit can make a big difference—just 10 minutes each day helps build a lifelong love of reading.
Please use the links below for tips about how best to support your child with their reading.
Hearing your child read their phonics book more than once is really important, even if they’ve already read it at school. Re-reading helps build fluency, confidence, and accuracy, allowing children to recognise words more quickly and read more smoothly. It also strengthens their understanding of sounds and spelling patterns. When a book feels easy, it means your child is practising and embedding key skills — and that’s exactly how strong, confident readers are made.
If your child is reluctant to read at home, it’s absolutely fine for an adult to take the lead while they follow along and join in for parts. This still supports their reading development by exposing them to new vocabulary, expression, and the rhythm of language. Being read to—especially as part of a regular bedtime routine—has clear benefits for comprehension, language development, and overall engagement with books. It keeps reading a positive, shared experience while confidence continues to grow.
Joining the Rochdale Library Service gives your child free access to a wide range of books, audiobooks, and online resources. It allows them to choose books that interest them, helping to build motivation and enjoyment in reading.
Regular visits also expose children to new authors and ideas, while library events and activities make reading social and engaging. It’s a simple, cost-free way to keep fresh books coming into your home.
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