Reading
Did you know that….?
- Reading for as little as 6 minutes a day reduces stress by 68%
- Reading is the fastest way to build vocabulary, speech and language
- Every book counts, whether it is a book from school or a child’s favourite
- Reading books builds reading fluency
- Reading books can calm and focus a child
- Shared reading times, talking about the book and asking questions strengthens the bond between parents/carers and their child and develops their thinking and reasoning skills
- Develops skills across all subjects taught at school
Learning to read is about listening and understanding as well as working out what's printed on the page. 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. Reading to and with your child also improves listening and attention skills.
As it is currently not as easy to buy books or visit our local libraries, please see below links to literacy and phonics activities that you are able to access online.
Oxford Owl - online books and activities
Oxford Owl - find a book library
Authors read their books on Oxford Owl
Love my Books - A brilliant resource of both fun and educational activities
Free audible books to stream - also in multiple languages
Catch up on other audible books here.
Find activities here.
Phonics
Letters and Sounds - Interactive activities for all Phases
Phonicsplay - games to support phonics learning
Oxford Owl - Tips and activities on how to support your child with spelling
The Treasure Hunt
Story Time
All are Welcome
Be Kind
Monsters Not Allowed
Once Upon an Extraordinary School Day
Something Else
The Fish Who Could Wish
The Dark, Dark Night
The Huge Bag of Worries
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