Reading is a skill we continue to develop throughout our lives, but starting this process as early as possible has significant benefits for our continued success as readers. This is why, as parents and carers, you play a vital role in supporting your child in becoming a fluent reader who is confidently able to apply their reading skills across all areas of their lives.
The teaching of reading and reading comprehension within the classroom is only part of a child’s learning, and the value that is given to reading at home is equally important. Research suggests that children who read regularly outside of school perform significantly better in school assessments and so your support at home is essential in ensuring that your child makes the progress they are capable of. You can help your child to achieve their full potential by:
- Listening to them read daily (for about 15 minutes)
- Reading regular bedtime stories
- Encouraging them to enjoy reading and sharing books together
Reading widely through all of these approaches will help develop your child’s vocabulary, which in turn will make them more confident when reading more challenging books.
If you are able to further support children with reading at school, we warmly invite you to volunteer your help in hearing children read on a weekly basis during the school day. Please contact enquiries@pennthorpe.com if you would like to join our group of volunteers in the Prep and Pre-Prep with times when you would be available to come into school.
