Reading Beyond the Classroom
Phonics at Home
Reading at home is an essential part of a child's learning journey. As a school we want to support you and your child to enable them to become successful readers. Below is a range of information, resources and links to help you with your child at home.
Little Wandle - Big Cat eBooks
Those children who are learning to read through our phonics approach have access to books during term time. However, we want them to be able to access the right book for them throughout the whole year. This is why we have introduced Big Cat eBooks. Please use the information provided to you by school and below to access the resource.
Big Cat Ebook Parents Guide
Reading at Home
As our pupils develop their phonics knowledge and improve in their fluency as a parent you will find their interest in books increases. As a school we have a progressive approach to reading and we expect the same to be mirrored at home. Below we have provided information for parents and carers to help support them with reading at home.
Every week your child will come home with:
- In EYFS, Year 1, Year 2 and specific children in Key Stage 2 will come home with a book matched to their reading level and stage. It is important you listen to them read, encourage using the sounds and blending and giving lots of praise. They need to read regularly and at least every other day during the week. This book will change if they are assessed as ready to move on.
- From Year 2 upwards the children will be moving away from staged books (when appropriate) and coming home with self-selected books. As this transition takes place children may still be coming home with a selected book for a specific level.
Alongside books that support reading fluency, children will select (younger children will be taught and guided) books from the library or linked literature from the classroom. Every week or fortnight your child will come home with:
- In EYFS-Year 2, one book from the library from a range of fiction and non-fiction. Some of these books are at their level, however, others that go home should be read to them from an adult or a fluent reader.
- Years 3-4, up to two books will come home from the library from a range of fiction and non-fiction. Some of these books are at their level, however, others that go home should be read to them from an adult or a fluent reader.
- Year 5-6, up to two books will come home from the library. Most children in Year 5 and 6 will select books they can independently read. Those who are still developing fluency will be supported when choosing books.
Parents and carers, no matter what the age of the child should be hearing them read and discuss the texts they have selected.
Click on the image above or the documents below