Read, Read, Read

 

Learning to read can be the most exciting time for young children. Opening up the world of books is an invitation to many adventures.

I asked some of my students why they want to read:

“So I can read stories to my sister.” – Caleb

“I want to make speeches.” – Ingelam

“Because I want to be smart.” – Emily

“So I can help my little brother.” – Iminathi

There is much that parents can do at home to keep their child excited about reading. One of the best ways, is to read to your child. Bedtime is a wonderful time to read to your child and it has the added benefit of helping them to relax and go to sleep more easily.

In the classroom, nothing takes the place of reading aloud to the students. Most students sit spellbound, listening to the stories. They love to add their own opinions on what is going to happen next or why a character should have been kinder.

Every class has a weekly library lesson and Mrs S, as she is affectionately known, reinforces what the students are learning in the classroom in her Library lessons. The Year 1 students are enjoying the fun phonic recognition games Mrs S has introduced to them. They even get to choose library books to put in the classroom book corner.

If you need a moment to relax, find a child to read aloud to.

Ann Cordner

Year 1 Teacher