Children's book donations - can you help?

  

Are you able to donate any children's books for our forthcoming Broadford's Big Book Giveaway on Thursday 9th July?

Children's book donations - can you help?

 

Are you able to donate any children's books for our forthcoming Broadford's Big Book Giveaway on Thursday 9th July?

Save the date - Broadford's Big Book Giveaway returns!

Broadford's Big Book Giveaway returns!

                                 

Following the great success of our first Broadford's Big Book Giveaway in March, we are excited to announce that we will be holding a second one after school on
  Thursday 9th July!

Once again, we are asking for your generosity in donating any good-quality children's books. Please either give them to Miss Flower in the school library or your child's class teacher.

We cannot wait to see you at the next event!

Tips For Reading At Home - Week 6 - It's Not Just The Book That Counts

 

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.”

Tips For Reading At Home - Week 5 - Use a Silly Voice

 

 

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 🎭”

Broadford's Big Book Giveaway!

 

Yesterday, as part of our World Book Day celebrations, we held our first Broadford's Big Book Giveaway! 

This event was an opportunity to come along after school in the new hall to choose some books for free to enjoy at home. 

The extremely generous donations by our Broadford community meant that there was a vast range of books available for everyone to choose from. 

From popular chapter books, like Roald Dahl and Horrid Henry, fun graphic novels like Dogman, seasonal classics like The Night Before Christmas, to wonderful picture and board books for our younger readers, there really was something for everyone!

Everyone enjoyed browsing the books to find their favourites - or perhaps to discover a new book or author they had not read before. 

There were lots of great choices made and very happy children!

Thank you so much to everyone who came along to support the event, which was a great success!

*LOOK OUT FOR THE NEXT 'BROADFORD'S BIG BOOK GIVEAWAY' COMING SOON*

Please continue to make any donations of children's books - you can give them to your child's class teacher or to the school library. Thank you.

Tips for Reading at Home - Week 4 - Don't Rush, Let Your Child Join In

 

 

 

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.”

Save the date - Broadford's Big Book Giveaway on Thursday 5th March!

Broadford's Big Book Giveaway!

We are excited to announce that Broadford's Big Book Giveaway will be held in the new hall after school next week on World Book Day, Thursday 5th March!

Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated children's books for the event. If you haven't yet, there is still time! Please either give them to Miss Flower in the school library or your child's class teacher.

We look forward to seeing you next Thursday!

Book Donations

 

Book Donations

 

Tips for Reading at Home - Week 3 - Talk About the Pictures First

 

 

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?’”

Book Donations

 

Tips for Reading at Home - Week 2 - It's Okay to Read the Same Book Again and... Again!

 

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.”

Tips for Reading at Home - Week 1 - Make it Predictable!

 

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! 

THIS WEEK - Parent's Pick Week

 

This year is the National Year of Reading and we are about to kick off with our first event!

We’re excited to introduce our Parent Picks Shelf, a small book display featuring stories recommended by parents and carers.

Each book will include a handwritten note from a parent, such as “I loved this when I was 7”, helping children see that reading is something families enjoy and share across generations.

THIS WEEK, parents are invited to send in a favourite childhood book through their child. The book will be displayed in class for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you for helping us build a love of reading together 📖✨

Miss Kenealy

Parent Picks Week - Whole School Reading Event

 

This year is the National Year of Reading and we are about to kick off with our first event!

We’re excited to introduce our Parent Picks Shelf, a small book display featuring stories recommended by parents and carers.

Each book will include a handwritten note from a parent, such as “I loved this when I was 7”, helping children see that reading is something families enjoy and share across generations.

From the week commencing 26th January, parents are invited to send in a favourite childhood book through their child. The book will be displayed in class for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you for helping us build a love of reading together 📖✨

Miss Kenealy