Every child a reader

READING AS A HOME AND FAMILY HABIT


  • Inspire a love for reading in the family !

    • Books are excellent gifts

    • Build a home book collection or use the public library to borrow books

    • Create a fun family culture around reading books

  • Read to your child daily - 20 minutes a day

    • Choose books that are typically above your child's reading level (rich literature)

    • From ages 4+ you can read a chapter or a few pages a day of an interesting chapter book. Recommended authors include: Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl, C.S Lewis...

    • Routinely identify new words in each session and keep a diary or list if possible

  • Review and discuss for comprehension after all reading sessions

  • Practice reading techniques daily

    • For 3-4s: practise letter sounds

    • 4-5s: begin to practise reading syllables and short simple words

    • 5-6: practise reading simple phrases

    • 6+: Close any phonics gaps through reviewing all letter sounds

  • 5/6+ and older - ensure independent reading as well

    • Listen to your child read books that are at their level and help them learn to read complex words (Your teacher can advise regarding appropriate books)

    • Daily reading is essential to keep moving up their reading levels

  • Keep books accessible for children to "read" or look at pictures

  • Institute daily book time

      • For older children, instead of a nap, institute daily quiet time with books for about 1 hour.

      • Siblings should rest in separate spaces during this quiet time. This can include bedrooms and the living room or the balcony or garden

      • Audio books work very well for this: children can lie down and rest and learn to enjoy a good book