To help you #GoAllIn for the National Year of Reading, we will be posting short, easily-to-follow tips to support you in reading at home with your child.
Week 6 - It's Not Just The Book That Counts
Reading tip: Reading is everywhere.
Why it helps: Children see reading as useful, not just something done at school.
Example:
“Read road signs, food packets, shopping lists, or game instructions together.”
To help you #GoAllIn for the National Year of Reading, we will be posting short, easily-to-follow tips to support you in reading at home with your child.
Week 5 - Use a Silly Voice
Reading tip: Change your voice for characters.
Why it helps: It keeps children engaged and makes stories memorable.
Example:
“A deep voice for the giant or a squeaky voice for a mouse can turn a short book into a mini performance 🎔
To help you #GoAllIn for the National Year of Reading, we will be posting short, easily-to-follow tips to support you in reading at home with your child.
Week 4 - Don't Rush, Let Your Child Join In
Reading tip: Pause and let your child say words they recognise.
Why it helps: Joining in makes reading feel like teamwork.
Example:
“Leave a pause in a familiar sentence and let your child fill in the missing word.”
To help you #GoAllIn for the National Year of Reading, we will be posting short, easily-to-follow tips to support you in reading at home with your child.
Week 3 - Talk About the Pictures First
Reading tip: Look at the pictures before reading the words.
Why it helps: Pictures give clues about the story and help children predict.
Example:
“Before reading, ask: ‘What do you think is happening here?’ or ‘How does the character feel?’”
To help you #GoAllIn for the National Year of Reading, we will be posting short, easily-to-follow tips to support you in reading at home with your child.
Week 2 - It's okay to read the same book again... and again!
Reading tip: Repeating books builds confidence.
Why it helps: Children learn new words and understand the story better each time.
Example:
“If your child asks for The Gruffalo for the fifth night in a row, that’s learning at work, not boredom.”
To help you #GoAllIn for the National Year of Reading, we will be posting short, easily-to-follow tips to support you in reading at home with your child.
Week 1 - Make it Predictable!
Reading tip: Read at the same time each day.
Why it helps: Children feel safe and relaxed when routines stay the same.
Example:
“Every night after dinner, we sit on the sofa and read one book. Even on busy days, we keep it short rather than skipping it.”
Remember - every minute counts!
