Struggling to get your child to pick up a book? Wondering how you can help your children with their reading? Want to make reading a part of your family routine?
Don’t worry… we’re here to help.
In this video, the first in our Literacy Building Blocks series, Miss Keller (our Literacy Lead) discusses all-important reading skills and how you can help your child to build a positive reading routine.
We’ll focus on:
- why reading is such an important skill
- how you can help your child with their reading
- choosing the right book
- building a strong and efficient reading routine
- making reading fun
- overcoming common reading challenges
RESOURCES:
- BBC Writer’s Room scripts
- Librivox
- Starting a Family Book Club (article)
- List of book adaptations available on Netflix
- Useful resources for looking up books: Sparknotes, Wikipedia, Britannica, Shmoop, BBC Bitesize, Good Reads
- Google Maps
- Bookfinder tool (Book Trust)
Dorcan Reads 