Reading for pleasure is a vital part of a child's development, helping to foster a lifelong love of learning. When children read for fun, they not only improve their literacy skills but also boost their imagination, creativity and empathy. It enhances vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking, all while providing a safe escape and a way to explore different perspectives. Encouraging reading for pleasure from an early age sets the foundation for success both in school and beyond, making it an essential habit for every child.
The Power of Words
Reading for just 20 minutes each day can result in your child reading a staggering 3600 minutes in a school year. That’s a total of 1.8 million words they are being exposed to within the year! Developing and enhancing vocabulary not only improves dialect, but also strengthens writing and understanding of materials in all subjects at school.
We need your help!
Reading for fun is one of the most powerful tools you can give your child for their learning and emotional growth. So, let’s make books a fun part of their daily life, not just something they do for homework. Whether they’re diving into fantastical adventures or reading about real-life heroes, every page turned is a step toward building a brighter future.
So, let’s get reading and let the adventures begin!
Happy Reading!
As educators and caregivers, we have the opportunity to shape resilient, emotionally intelligent individuals who will thrive both academically and socially.
Take a look at some of the things the students shared with their parents during their Year 1 ‘Come Learn with Me.’
Year 5 students immersed themselves in learning about life during the Victorian era, exploring what daily life was like under the reign of Queen Victoria.
Students in the Lower Phase have been learning in their assemblies and classrooms with their teachers how they can be resilient and we all have been celebrating their achievements in weekly assemblies.
