TOP 10 TIPS FOR READING STORIES WITH YOUR CHILD

1. Make reading to your child feel like a treat. Introduce each new book with excitement!
2. Make it a special quiet time and cuddle up so both og you can see the book.
3. Show curiosity in what you are going to read: Oh no! I think Authur is going to get even angrier now.
4. Read the whole story the first time through without stopping too much. If you think your child might not understand something, model an explanation: Oh I think what's happening here is that...
5. Chat about the story: I wonder why he did that? Oh no, I hope she's not going to...
6. Avoid asking questions to test what your child remembers.
7. Link stories to your own experiences (e.g. This reminds me of...)
8. Read favourite stories over and over again. Get your child to join in with the bits they know.
9. Raed with enthusiasm. Don't be embarrassed to try out different voices. Your child will love it!
10. Read with enjoyment. If you are not enjoying ir, your child won't.

READING BOOKS 

Once your child has completed the Read Write inc phonic scheme. Your child will become a free reader and can access a book from their class library. They will also have access to a reading for pleasure book. 

OXFORD OWL eBOOKS YEAR GROUP BOOKS BOXESLISTENING TO YOUR CHILD READ VIDEO