Early Reading

By the end of this session… You will have a greater understanding of how reading is taught in different year groups within key stage 1. You will have a greater understanding of how reading is taught in different year groups within key stage 1. You will have new ideas and strategies that you could use at home to help improve your child’s reading. You will have new ideas and strategies that you could use at home to help improve your child’s reading.

It’s never to early to read to your child!

What research tells us: Studies show that reading a variety of literature independently by the age of 15 is the single biggest indicator of future success, outweighing negative factors such as socioeconomic background or family situation. Almost one-third (32.3%) of boys agree with the statement ‘I can’t find anything to read that interests me’.

Tackling these issues is an important part of the school day. Starting in early years: Rhyming Rhyming Blending and segmenting Blending and segmenting Reading captions and sentences Reading captions and sentences

Phonic Screening in Year 1 This was established 3 years ago to give teachers and parents information about how the child is progressing in phonics. This was established 3 years ago to give teachers and parents information about how the child is progressing in phonics. There are 2 sections with 40 words in and they will assess children’s phonics skills learnt in year one and reception. There are 2 sections with 40 words in and they will assess children’s phonics skills learnt in year one and reception.

Real and Alien Words

Reading in School Class reader Weekly guided reading Daily reading activities Vocabulary Rich environment Phonics Fast and first Topic reading Bug Club Library time

It is important for us to find the correct level for your child to read.

Reading Strategies

Reading with your child at home When and how often to read with your child When and how often to read with your child Reluctant readers Reluctant readers How you can help your child read How you can help your child read Building confidence Building confidence

Reading Comprehension - Without understanding a text reading is meaningless. - Talking about a book you have read is as important as decoding a book you. - Questions for before reading - Questions during reading - Question after reading read.

Reading for meaning

Reading for purpose and Pleasure! Create a love of reading

Books stir the senses, inspire imagination and spark a love of reading that will last a lifetime.

EXTREME READING CHALLENGE Where is the most extreme place your child has ever read? Whether it’s up a tree or inside a box we want your photos.

Reading Volunteers needed in every class!

So please, OH PLEASE! We beg, We pray, Go throw your TV set away. And in its place you can install a lovely bookshelf on the wall. Written by Roald Dahl.