Reading at home: Marwood guide
Reading at home | Entry in Reading Record / Journal | |
EYFS | 5 times a week | Parent comment for each read |
KS1 | 5 times a week 15-20mins | Parent comment for each read |
LKS2 | 5 times a week 15-20mins
3 times at least to an adult
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At least 3 parent entries a week
Children start to record their own reading too. Children select a different activity from the list each time they finish a book. |
UKS2 | Daily of which at least 2 reads a week to/ with an adult at least 15-20 mins | 2 adult entries a week + at least 3 child entries
Children can record their own reading and do one reading activity a week from the list as homework. |
The ‘5 Finger Check’ to see if a book is the right level of challenge
How can you help your child with their reading
How your child will be taught phonics at Marwood Primary
Click the links below:
50 Recommended Reads for your child’s age
Ask your child about the Chitra Soundar visit and book signing
Useful websites to support reading at home:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/
http://www.booktrust.org.uk/
http://www.education.gov.uk/
http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/GetReading/Index/2
http://www.guardian.co.uk/childrens-books-site
http://www.northsomersetteachersbookaward.com/
lovereading4kids.co.uk
booktrust.org.uk
literacytrust.org.uk
booksforkeeps.co.uk
theguardian.com/childrens-books-site
telegraph.co.uk/books/childrens-books
Websites with great activities for children:
http://www.astorybeforebed.com/
http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures/index.shtml
Children’s book awards:
Blue Peter Book Award (booktrust.org.uk)
Carnegie Medal & Kate Greenaway Medal
(carnegiegreenaway.org.uk)
Costa Children’s Award (costa.co.uk/costa-book-awards)
Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize
The Children’s Book Award (formerly Red House Book
awards) fcbg.org.uk