Home Reading

Reading has always been an essential skill, and in our modern world, it's more important than ever. When children see their family members using reading and writing for everyday tasks, like following a recipe, making a shopping list, or reading street signs, they learn that these are valuable skills for life. Sharing a story with your child or simply reading for pleasure shows them that reading isn't just for school, it's a useful and enjoyable part of daily life. By reading with your child at home, you'll help them in every area of their schooling.  

A foundation in a love of reading sets children up beautifully for a successful school experience. Regular reading improves vocabulary and comprehension, increases confidence, and creates a strong foundation for academic achievement in all subjects.

What can I do at home to help? 

• Involve children in everyday conversations. 

• Read aloud to children. It helps them to learn the language of books and will encourage them to enjoy books and reading. 
• Talk about books, read together and make reading an enjoyable, shared activity. 
• Make sure there is a wide range of reading material for your child at home, both fiction and non-fiction. 
• It is important to read to your child in your home language if your first language is not English. Experience shows that using your home language will help your child to learn to read in English. 
• Make a special time for reading with your child, away from interruption. 
• Listen to your child read every day, even for a short time.

Students in grades 3 - 6 will start bringing home a physical book (home reader) as part of their weekly homework. Library books may also be used as an additional reading option. Some students may choose to use their library book or a book from home as their home reader. 

These books are carefully selected by your child’s teacher to build your child’s fluency, confidence, comprehension and overall literacy skills, while encouraging a positive and enjoyable reading experience.

Please reach out to your child’s teacher should you have any questions about how to make home reading an enjoyable and memorable experience for you all.