Read yourself!
Set a good example by reading for fun and talking about the reading you do at work and at home. Let your child know that books and reading are an important part of your life.
Don’t stop reading to your child
Some children enjoy being read to long after they are fluent readers themselves.
Visit the library
Take the family to join the local library – it’s free! Make a weekly visit.
Agree on a time to read
Set aside a time for family reading – after school or before bedtime.
Don’t just read books
Encourage your child to read newspapers, articles and magazines.
Talk about books
Talk to your child and their friends about their book preferences. Talk about the books you like to read.
Let your child read with younger children
Encourage them to read to younger members of the family.
Keep in touch with school
Talk with teachers about your child’s reading. They will be able to tell you if your child needs any extra help. Find out which books your child is reading in class and read them as well. You can then discuss them together.
If English is not your child’s first language
You can buy dual language books. You can talk about books and stories in any language.
If your child is a reluctant reader
Use the 10 reasons why reading is important below to encourage and motivate them:
Spot words inside words
Help them to spot words they know within larger, more complicated words.
Don’t make them try too hard!
It doesn’t matter if you have to tell them the word sometimes.
Let them read their favourites
Don’t worry if they want to read the same books again, or stick to one kind of book. If they get really stuck, ask the librarian or teacher to recommend something they might like.
Make the story come to life
Encourage your child to read aloud with expression, so the story comes to life. This will help them more fluently.
Discuss books
Ask your child to tell you about the books they are reading: the type of book, the characters, the plot. Encourage them to have an opinion – was it a good book? Why?
Use a dictionary
Buy your child a dictionary and encourage them to use it to check the meanings of new words.
If you are concerned about your child’s reading skills or would like further advice about supporting your child’s reading, please contact either:
Mrs Norman (Assistant Principal (Deep Support) and SENDCO) or
Mr Baybutt (Assistant Principal (Deep Learning))
T: 01904 686400
Today is National 'Thank a Teacher' Day - there's still time to thank a teacher who has made a difference in your life 🤩🌟👇
National ‘Thank a Teacher’ Day is celebrated on 18 June 🤩
If you would like to send a thank you card to a member of staff, for free, please complete this form 👉 https://thankateacher.co.uk/thank-a-teacher/thank-a-teacher-form/
It would be lovely for lots of our colleagues to be recognised in this way 🙏
🌟 Job of the Week - Furniture Designer 🌟
Furniture designers produce designs for furniture to be sold in a variety of ways. Some designers also produce the items and often work closely with other designers and makers.
Some furniture will be designed as one-off, bespoke pieces, whilst others will be made in large quantities. Some people take an apprenticeship or traineeship into becoming a designer.
Watch to find out more 👇
#MillthorpeCareers #MillthorpeAspires
Amazing effort from Y8 students Sam, Zoe, Alice and Dylan who competed in the Physics Olympics last week. They came first in two of five challenges, finishing in 8th place overall.
We're very proud of the team and their achievement! Well done! 👏
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