Reading
Reading
Reading is a top priority for all children as it underpins all of the curriculum areas. As your child moves through school, they will need to READ instructions to conduct a Science experience, READ facts about historical figures and may even end up READING a story to a younger child.
Our team are committed to giving your child the opportunity to become a successful reader but we can not do it on our own. We need your support! The expectation for the end of Reception is that children are reading Phase 4 Set 1
Please support your child to read their reading practice book every day for 5-10 minutes.
Supporting your child with reading
Alongside daily phonics and Book of the Week, your child will participate in small group reading sessions three times per week.
Although your child will be taught to read at school, you can have a huge impact on their reading journey by continuing their practice at home.
There are two types of reading book that your child may bring home:
A reading practice book.
This will be at the correct phonic stage for your child. They should be able to read this fluently and independently. This book has been carefully matched to your child’s current reading level. If your child is reading it with little help, please don’t worry that it’s too easy – your child needs to develop fluency and confidence in reading.
A sharing book.
In order to encourage your child to become a lifelong reader, it is important that they learn to read for pleasure. The sharing book is a book they have chosen for you to enjoy together. The initiative will work like a Library service. Each week, your child will choose a book to take home to enjoy as bedtime story.
Please remember that you shouldn’t expect your child to read this alone. Read it to or with them. Discuss the pictures, enjoy the story, predict what might happen next, use different voices for the characters, explore the facts in a non-fiction book. The main thing is that you have fun!
