Reading in Our School: An Important Journey
What is Reading?
Reading is the ability to look at written words and understand them. It is a skill that allows children to explore new worlds, gain knowledge, and communicate effectively. When children learn to read, they unlock the power of imagination and endless ideas.
Why is Reading Important?
Reading is crucial because it helps children to develop children's language skills and broadens their vocabulary. It enhances children's thinking abilities and helps them to express themselves clearly. Additionally, reading fosters empathy by allowing children to experience different viewpoints.
How We Teach Reading in School
In our school, we teach reading using a well-rounded approach that includes phonics and guided reading sessions:
Phonics
Phonics is the method we use to teach children the sounds that letters and groups of letters make. By learning these sounds, children can start to decode words as they read, which is essential for beginners. Phonics lessons involve fun activities that help children practise sounding out words and recognising patterns in spelling. More information about our phonics scheme can be found under the phonics page on this website.
Guided Reading
Guided reading involves small groups of children reading together with a teacher or adult. During these sessions, children explore texts that match their reading level, allowing them to build their skills gradually. The teacher guides them to improve their understanding of the text and to develop strategies to tackle more challenging words.
Setting Books According to Ability
To ensure every child is supported appropriately, we set reading books according to each child's ability. This means that every child gets to read books that are neither too easy nor too challenging. As they improve, they progress to more complex books, ensuring a continuous and encouraging journey in reading.
By combining these methods, we aim to foster a lifelong love for reading in every child, paving the way for their future learning adventures.
How many of these can you children read this year?