A welcome to all parents !
Why read? • Develops language • Develops imagination • Develops concentration • Opens up new worlds • Solving problems • Understanding others • Bonding • Relaxation • A life skill
Did you know? Your child is born a reader!
“Children are made readers in the laps of their parents”
Educational Im Impacts of f reading • Reading for pleasure is more important for children’s cognitive development than parents level of education. It is a powerful factor in life achievement. • Increased reading performance for children who read for pleasure • Reading a book a week between ages of 10 and 16 gains higher results in spelling, vocab and maths (at each 16)
Economic Im Impacts of f reading • 16 year olds who choose to read books for pleasure outside school are more likely to secure managerial or professional jobs
Health and Well-Being impacts of reading • Reading for pleasure has been linked to a reduction in the symptoms of depression and a reduction in the risk of dementia in later life • People who read regularly are more satisfied with life • Reading fiction is associated with higher levels of empathy and improved relationships
How can you help? • Encourage a love of books from an early age • Have books at home • Go to the library • Tell your child stories • Have a book shelf/box to keep books in • Make books rewards • Allow your child to choose their own books
Read Alo loud from the start
Why its important to read aloud and how to make it count • Start early (from 3 months!) • Don’t stop at 5! Keep going • Use different voices (go to library story times to watch/look on Orion Youtube) • Let your child choose the book • Guide them to choose between certain books • Repeat books – children love repetition • Be comfortable
Make reading part of your child’s routine
Lit ittle ones – cuddle and read
My child doesn’t like reading. What can I do?
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Alternative to books?
Make it competitive/Offer reward or incentive
Top tips for parents • Let your child repeat after you • Give your child time • Repeat books over and over • Don’t get frustrated with them • Read to your child • Make reading a routine part of the day • Tell your child they have tried hard, give them a tip to improve if you can • Do not try to read with your child when they are hungry/tired/upset
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