Tips and Tricks to encourage reading and help to develop independent reading skills

TURN ON THE SUBTITLES

Did you know that turning on the subtitles on your TV at home is the easiest way to get your child reading?
Doing this can double the chance of your child becoming a good reader. Yes, it’s really that simple.

Please visit  Resources for families — (turnonthesubtitles.org)

to see Hollywood legend Jack Black explain how you can turn screen time into reading time in 10 seconds.
 

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JOIN YOUR LOCAL LIBRARIES

Libraries are full of great advice and recommendations, and you’ll have a new supply of books to enjoy. Your library may also host Rhymetimes and other sessions for little ones – you’ll be able to have fun and meet other families, too.

Read a book your child loves, WHATEVER THEIR AGE!

When my children were younger Christmas was a good time to pull out our old favourites. We had a book about a Christmas Robin that was practically dropping apart we read it so often and my particular favourite was Winnie The Witch in Winter!

Mrs Whiteside

ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO CARRY A BOOK AT ALL TIMES 

That way, they’ll never be bored (this is something you can do, too!)

SOME USEFUL LINKS FOR READING AT HOME

READ THESE DOCUMENTS FOR SOME ADDITIONAL IDEAS