Support for parents – reading
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 0 News, Uncategorized
Some of the ways that we suggest parents/carers can support their child’s reading include:
- Download free ebooks from the internet. Many children find reading more enjoyable when they can do it on their tablets, computers or phones.
- Agree that video game play/social media time is matched with some time reading.
- Put subtitles on TV programmes.
- Listen to audiobooks.
- Read the same book as your child to encourage discussion
- Let your child see you reading.
- Set a time for reading – studies show that reading a book before bed promotes healthy sleep.
- Allow your child to read a range of texts, especially ones that match their interests. Comics, magazine, newspapers and lots more are all acceptable. Reading is not just about books.
- Discuss what your child has learned during the school day and what their day consisted of – dialogue and recounting what has happened during the day helps to consolidate learning.