We have just started using the Twinkl Phonics scheme together with Rhino Reader books. We are thoroughly enjoying having these new books to inspire our readers and the books that come home will match the phonemes and graphemes that your child is learning in Phonics.
Shared Reading Books
Useful Phonics and Reading websites:
http://phonicsplay.co.uk/freeIndex.htm
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/
In KS1, we also use VIPERS to support whole class reading and to enable children to learn the key skills involved in reading and comprehension.
Key Stage 2 is all about further developing a love of reading and we have reading areas and a range of books in all our classrooms and library. Children are expected to continue to read on a daily basis although we know that they sometimes get so carried away with the excitement of a story that they forget to record in reading records! We encourage parents to read regularly with their children and to talk about the books that they are reading as much as possible.
Used in over 200 schools Destination Reader is a programme designed to improve children’s reading, whilst making sure no one child is left behind. We use Destination Reader in our reading lessons across Key Stage 2.
By developing a deeper understanding of what’s being read, Destination Reader actively engenders a love of reading which will endure throughout your children’s lives.
DR encourages children to immerse themselves in a text and take part in meaningful discussions and questioning with their peers and teachers about the text.
We LOVE our library with its fluffy carpet and classic quotes on the wall and our classes all have a timetabled slot to visit. Children can borrow books and there is also a lunchtime book club and library club.
We really want to work together as a school family to help all our children to be readers and we massively value all that you can do to support your children with their reading.
Take a look at our powerpoint for more information or check out the top tips on The Book Trust website.
And please, please ask if you need some more ideas!
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/tips-and-advice/reading-tips/
Look out for our parent shelf on our Book Swap cupboard, coming soon!
https://www.booksfortopics.com/
https://www.thereaderteacher.com/