Support for parents
How can parents support reading for pleasure?
Take a look at this parent leaflet from Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, CLPE, for some great tips.
Sharing books together with your child
All of our Reception children got their hands on their very own copy of the hilarious picture book, The Runaway Pea as part of BookTrust’s annual Time to Read campaign.
The Runaway Pea, written by Kjartan Poskitt and illustrated by Alex Willmore, is a fun story to read together, with lots of playful words in a lovely rhyming text. There are many things to talk about, from the detail in the pictures, to the range of emotions the pea experiences on his journey. And giggles are very much guaranteed.
BookTrust’s Time to Read campaign encourages families to make time to share stories and read together for fun even when children start to read independently. It targets children and families at the transition to primary school, as this is a time of new routines, habits and priorities and often learning to read can get prioritised over reading for fun. The book and resources provided are designed to help children continue their reading journey during this important phase of starting school.
To help support a love of books and reading, why not watch the videos below with your child. Kjartan Poskitt, author of The Runnaway Pea, reads the story and Alex Willmore, illustrator of the book, will take you through how to draw Pea and other veggies! Enjoy!
New starters in Reception 2021 we cannot wait for you to take home your BookTrust picture book as part of the Time to Read campaign. In 2021 each BookTrust Reception pack includes a free copy of I Am a Tiger by Karl Newson and Ross Collins, published by Pan Macmillan, alongside some top tips for reading together. Enjoy children!
Top Tips for reading at home during Covid-19
The Education Endowment Foundation, EEF, have provided '7 top tips for reading at home' a document for parents/carers to support home reading during school closures. There are 2 documents with one being more specific for KS2.
Reading with your child: 3-4 years
Reading with your child: 4-6 years
A guide to enjoying books and reading with deaf children
A guide to enjoying books and reading with blind or partially sighted children
