When should I start teaching my child to read
Do you ever wonder how old children should be when you start reading to them? Maybe you think you should wait until they are being taught how to read in Grade 1 before you start. But would you wait until a baby understands what you are saying before you talk to him or her? No, […]
Eight ways to share the power of reading with your children
Sharing books with your children gives you the opportunity to build a strong and loving bond with them while also helping to develop the literacy skills that are so important for their success at school. Reading helps to open your children’s eyes, hearts and minds to other people and to different situations. And, when you […]
How to make reading a part of your family’s daily life
Is your home a reading home? Are stories part of your family’s daily life? Reading to your children helps them to discover the magic of books. When you read to your children, you teach them that books allow us to explore other people’s lives and to go on adventures to different places without ever leaving […]
Eight great holiday reading activities for kids
The holidays are upon us and it’s the perfect time to kick back, relax, and share a little bonding time. Vacations should be focused entirely on family, friends and kids. And we know that getting children to read during holidays can be a challenge. The trick is simple: Make reading a treat, not a chore. […]
Reading to tweens (aged 9-12 years)
If you have just started reading to children of this age and they are not yet able to read independently, try choosing picture books to read together to start with. Books of fables or traditional stories often have illustrations in them which make them suitable for late-starters or reluctant readers. Once you are in a […]
Five easy tips to help get your child writing
Have you noticed how young children seem to learn without very much effort at all? Think, for example, about what six year olds know and can do with language before they even get to school! Babies start off not being able to use any language at all and then gradually by observing, listening and copying those around them […]
Reading to school-age children (aged 6-9 years)
Between the ages of six and nine, many children move through the stages of emergent reading to independence, so a lot happens in terms of literacy development! As with all other areas of their development, children develop at their own pace, so decide which of the ideas below best suit your children’s previous experiences and […]
4 Tips to encourage reluctant readers
Raising readers means raising empowered children. And empowering kids in this way always starts at home. There are a few easy steps you can take to harness the power of stories, in the comfort of your own home: Some children naturally enjoy sitting still for a long bedtime story, while others often find their […]
Reading to young children (aged 3-6 years)
Why read to children not yet at school? Well, because it will help their minds to expand and their hearts to sing! Read with your children regularly and you will witness just how much they learn and what they can do with books! Here are some ideas for sharing books together: Reading tips for 3 […]
Reading to babies and toddlers (aged 0-3 years)
Do you think your baby would learn to speak if no-one ever spoke to him or her? Exactly! Babies learn to talk because older people talk to them. Learning to read and write are learned in similar ways, because like listening and speaking, they are also language. Reading to your baby offers her other opportunities to […]
