Reading and Relaxing
A few reading tips:
Whilst reading engenders a variety of skills necessary for critical language analysis, comprehension and varied writing techniques - it develops concentration, cognitive processing and the ability to become a coherent, lucid thinker.
Never stop reading to children on a daily/weekly basis, regardless of age
Reading should be done in a relaxed manner
Set the example and read your own books/newspapers in front of children
Subscribe to First News/leave the Sunday papers for children to look at throughout the week (visual literacy- looking at pictures and discussing them are equally important)
Story tapes and story CD’s at night work well
Enable children to find their own media and genres of choice - choice empowers learners
Encourage discovery, choice and a range of levels for reading rather than prescribing limited options
Children’s National Geographic, Aquila, sports/culture/music magazines are a treat!
For further reference see www.lovereading4kids.co.uk
