Reading
At Grange Park Junior School, we have developed an ethos where children see reading for pleasure as a normal part of school life, this has been paramount in helping our children develop a love for reading. We believe that having access to a range of books in engaging and vibrant reading areas creates an environment where children want to read.
In support of this we have created a new library, with a Hogwarts themed reading area and literacy inspired wall art. The library is well stocked with an abundance of books covering all genres and areas of interest. It also has a range of fiction and non fiction reading sacks that have been specially created with KS2 children in mind and a well stocked selection of audio books that children can listen to and enjoy together.
Alongside our library we have four themed reading areas:
- The Secret Garden - Where children can lose themselves in the wonder of the classics
- The Rainforest Hut - All the books in here are nature and animal based
- The Rib Tickling Room - In this room you will find laugh out loud books from the likes of David Walliams, Roald Dahl and Jeff Kinney - a very popular room with our children!
- All Aboard - Our reading boat where children can access a variety of books and fairytale themed reading sacks.
Each of our classrooms also have inviting reading areas that are well stocked with a full range of books, ensuring that our children are never more than a few steps away from delving into imaginary worlds and exciting adventures.
Reading At Home
Children should read at home every day if possible. It is the single most important thing in a child's education at primary school. When you read with your child, please write in their Reading Records.
Sharing Stories:
1. Make time for each child
2. Find somewhere quiet without any distractions - turn off the TV/ radio/ computer
3. Encourage your child to talk about the book, including the illustrations. Talking about the characters and their dilemmas helps children understand relationships and is an excellent way for you to get to know each other or discuss difficult issues. Give your child plenty of time to respond. Ask them what will happen next, how a character might be feeling or their opinions about the book
4. And lastly, above all - make it fun! It doesn't matter how you read with a child, as long as you both enjoy the time together. Don't be afraid to use funny voices - children love this!
5. As you read with your child, ask them questions about their understanding
Pupils have two reading books: their Oxford Reading Tree Book and a school library book. To ensure progress, pupils must read their Oxford Reading Tree book for a minimum of 20 minutes every day. Once a child is a 'free reader', we continue to expect them to read every day.
Questions to Help your Child with Reading
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Encouraging your Child to Read a Variety of Genres
