1. The Big Bedtime Read

2. Aims of Tonight To let you know what the Big Bedtime Read is all about
The advantages of being involved
What is required from you as parents
How it will operate
And when it will begin

3. What is the Big Bedtime Read?
The aim of the Midlothian Big Bedtime Read is that every Midlothian child under 5 will be read to by a significant adult at least 4 nights a week as part of their normal bedtime routine.

4. Advantages Research shows it helps brain development
It improves children’s problem solving skills
Supports bonding and attachment
Improves bedtime routines
Improves ability to concentrate
Improves behaviour at nursery and at home

5. What you do? Collect a book pack at pick up or drop off
Read to your child 4 or more nights a week
Tell us how it went using the feedback sheet
Mark off the packs you have read
Be enthusiastic about reading!!!

8. How It Will Operate Packs will be available for pick up on a Tuesday
They must be returned the following Monday or before
Our P7 pupils will replenish the feedback forms

9. When it Starts
Next Tuesday!!
So let’s get reading!!

10. Big Bedtime Read https://vimeo.com/101081198

11. Any Questions?