6 word book reviews

A group of our senior students took up the challenge to write 6 word reviews of the books they were reading during their library time. We think they could replace many published 'blurbs' on the back of books. Have you tried a 6 word review of your book?

Quirky ideas for book shelves

While we're thinking about reading at home, I wonder if you have conventional bookshelves or something quirkier like these great ideas?
Click on the following links:
Rain gutter shelving
Spice rack bookshelves
Fabric hanging book shelving
Send us a photo (jackie@frankley.school.nz)  if you have shelving equally or even more eye-catching and effective.

Reading at home

We parents want the best for our children, and one of the most powerful things we can do as parents is to help our children become readers for life.

'The same elements of literacy learning at school apply at home too - children and young adults read more when:

• they are read to - even when they can read themselves
• they see adults around them reading, demonstrating reading as part of their everyday lives
• they have access to books - plenty of resources and a variety of resources.'

National Library Services to Schools

Follow this link and soak up some of the handy hints and tips to help your child become a confident reader.
Reading at Home

* Reading tips for parents of pre-schoolers

Reading Tips for Parents of Pre-schoolers

Read early and read often. The early years are critical to developing a lifelong love of reading. It's never too early to begin reading to your child! The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child.

Read together every day

Read to your child every day. Make this a warm and loving time when the two of you can cuddle close.

Give everything a name

Build your child's vocabulary by talking about interesting words and objects. For example, "Look at that airplane! Those are the wings of the plane. Why do you think they are called wings?"

Say how much you enjoy reading

Tell your child how much you enjoy reading with him or her. Talk about "story time" as the favourite part of your day.

Read with fun in your voice

Read to your child with humour and expression. Use different voices. Ham it up!

Know when to stop

Put the book away for a while if your child loses interest or is having trouble paying attention.

Be interactive

Discuss what's happening in the book, point out things on the page, and ask questions.

Read it again and again

Go ahead and read your child's favourite book for the 100th time!

Talk about writing, too

Mention to your child how we read from left to right and how words are separated by spaces.

Point out print everywhere

Talk about the written words you see in the world around you. Ask your child to find a new word on each outing.

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