Reading at Home
Parents can play a vital role in promoting reading for pleasure at home. Here are some suggestions:
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Create a dedicated reading space at home. This should ideally be somewhere quiet and comfortable, with no visible distractions (i.e: games consoles).
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Establish a set routine for reading time (i.e: 20 minutes before bed).
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Read with your child, taking it in turns to each take a page. Try to discuss what has been read and what your child thinks might happen next.
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Give a book as a birthday or Christmas present (ideally tailored towards your child’s interests).
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Reading doesn’t always have to be about books. If your child has a particular hobby, why not see if there are relevant magazines available?
Home Reading Support
Mobile phones are often seen as the enemy of books. But not necessarily! Here are some great apps for supporting and encouraging reading:
Marvel Unlimited: Read the comic books that inspired your favourite super heroes and villains on the big screen!
Available online and App.
First News: The app version of the award-winning, weekly British newspaper written for children and young people (aged 7-14).
Kindle: Never be without a book – Kindle books you have purchased on Amazon will automatically appear in your app.
The Week Junior: The app version of Britain’s fastest growing children’s magazine, written for 8-14 year olds. It’s filled with fascinating stories and information, written to engage young minds and encourage them to explore.
There are also some fantastic websites that offer reading support and advice, click on the logos to access:
