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There a variety of ways and methods educators use to motivate, encourage and champion reading in the home, especially during the summer breaks away from the school house. Here are five of my recommendations for families and children. 1. Model being a reader for your children. Children learn from adult models of reading and literacy. 2. Celebrate birthdays, holidays, and special occasions with giving books as gifts. 3. Establish a home library and make use of it daily with allocated time set-aside for silent reading, read-aloud, and book discussions. 4. Schedule time for weekly visits to the library, bookstore, and cultural centers where books are read, discussed, shared, debated, etc. Engaging with “Reading Communities” is a powerful influence on young readers. 5. Encourage your child to build his/her own library. Set aside space for your children to organize and display their favorite books. Building ownership and investment early in books is one way to ensure a child becomes a lifelong reader.

At ABC to read, our mission is to inspire a love for reading and improve literacy skills in children. Nothing illustrates our success better than the words of the teachers themselves. Imagine the impact this could have on your students. By partnering with ABC to read, your school can help children discover the joy of reading and improve their literacy skills. info@abctoread.org.uk

‘Why did you write SEND Strategies for the Primary Years?’ I’ve written two books before, all about play based ways to support young children with SEND. Then Last last year I was fortunate enough to be asked to sit on a parliamentary round table to discuss dyslexia & delays in assessments and diagnosis and it lit a bit of a fire in me, one that play-based books were not going to extinguish. It became more and more apparent to me that there are some real problems with the current SEND system and the lack of support for children with SEND in the UK and I want to do something about it. So, on the foundations of frustration with the current SEND system I wanted to write this book I don’t have the resources to change the system, sort the funding problem, slash the waiting times or build the system that works for every child, but I can funnel my anger that many children with SEND in the UK are being let down, into creating a book that can support you as teachers and parents/carers to make a difference to the children with SEND in your care, while we wait (and shout!) for a system that works. And while the children wait. The challenge is not to point out the problems. That’s easy! The challenge is to say how you would do things better. Here’s the book: https://amzn.to/3QKZx48

Parents are reading less to their children since the pandemic! In a report by the National Literacy Trust, they found that fewer families are engaging in daily activities which support early language development compared with five years ago. ➡️ Only 50.5% of parents said they read with their child at least once a day. The National Literacy Trust suggest that the cost-of-living crisis and cuts to funding for early intervention services is likely to have played a significant role in the decline. Early literacy has a profound impact on a child's language and communication skills and developing a love for books and reading early on can have a huge long-term impact. That's why our family engagement programmes, aim to support parents to build awareness and learn new skills around early literacy development. Our Story Starter Programme packs, are just one of the ways we're supporting parents to engage in home learning activities with their children. This is an opportunity for families to spark the joy of reading before children start school ⬇️ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dbdp9F_E #BookmarkReading #LiteracyMatters #Education #EarlyYearsEducation

1.4 million. That’s how many more words a child hears when a caregiver read them five books a day, compared to kids who aren’t read to. Incredible, right? Happy Family Literacy Day! Share a book with your child and open doors to imagination, learning, and connection. #ReachOutAndRead #FamilyLiteracyDay #ChildrensBooks #KidsLit #ReadTogether #FamilyReading #FamilyTime #SharedReading #ReadWithYourKids #HealthyEarlyRelationships #RelationshipBuilding #LiteracyMatters #EarlyLiteracy #MomentsThatMatter

Explore the world of early literacy with Maya Payne Smart! Learn how your involvement could guide your child's journey into reading. It's not all tips and tricks, it's about building relationships and fostering a sense of community to groom children into self-assured readers. 📚🧡 🎧 Dive into this fascinating discussion here: https://bit.ly/3TOwJJD

The 'Love for Children and Patience': Voices of Nebraska's Parents of Young Children is a 2024 report that offers a glimpse into the experiences of parents from under-resourced backgrounds. The report aims to uncover what families want, need, and value in terms of early care and education. It also explores the parents' perspectives on what they need for their children's growth and success, the obstacles they face in accessing quality care and education, and the existing supports available to them. To access the report in English or Spanish, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/d_xckgC

Does It Matter What Your Child Reads? You Might Be Surprised! Read more on how to embrace different forms of reading to instill a love of books in your child. https://lnkd.in/esuSy7Yi #preschool #childdevelopment

Having an impact on literacy means consistently doing things that provide avenues of reading for all children. The Bookshelf Project is doing just that, creating access to books and fostering a love for reading in communities where it’s needed most. By ensuring that every child has the opportunity to explore new worlds through literature, helping to build a foundation for lifelong learning and success. #LiteracyMatters #CommunityImpact #YouthDevelopment #TheBookshelfProject #ReadingForAll #EducationForAll #ChildhoodLiteracy #NonprofitLeadership

The Answer Book comes in a Devotional for Busy Families & a Small-Group Guide. These can be used together or separately. The devotional is written in simple language that appeals to 6-year-olds through adults. It's a great discussion starter for the whole family! Get your copy at http://ow.ly/5YBL50LuWN8 The Small-Group Guide is two books in one: one for children or multi-generational groups, the other for teenagers and adults. Get your copy at http://ow.ly/ZQ6450LuWN6 #biblestudy #instabiblestudy