How to start and run a children’s reading group
There is no single correct way of starting or running a reading club. You need to do what is easiest for you because that way you are more likely to be able to keep the club going and growing! Here are some ideas for starting up. Who? Reading clubs are run best by people who love […]
Running a reading group safely and smartly
Running a reading group safely and smartly Home » Reading Club Basic » Running a reading group safely and smartly Whether a reading club is small or large, it needs to be a safe space for the children who attend as well as for volunteers and visitors. Here are some guidelines to help you run a reading […]
How to set up small reading clubs
Small reading clubs offer lovely opportunities for in-depth exploration of stories and books with children. All you need is one or two energetic adults who can read, a basket or bag of books, and a few children – and you’ve got the makings of a reading club! If you add writing and drawing tools like […]
Reading group activities to keep kids coming back for more
Here are some activities you could offer during a reading club session. You do not need to do all of them each time the reading club meets. Most reading clubs with several children and some volunteers like to do some activities – like games and songs, reading aloud and storytelling – in every session. Choose […]
Handy guide to reading aloud to groups of children
Reading aloud is an important aspect of children’s literacy learning: They become hooked on stories and appreciate the power of print. It helps them to understand what books are for and how print works. They learn about the meanings and messages in a story.You can read stories and other texts to children that they wouldn’t […]
How to organise activities at your reading group
Planning for a reading club session is like creating a map that is your guiding tool – without it you might get lost! If you have volunteers in your club, you might want to plan with them. This gives you the opportunity to develop one another’s skills and knowledge. Planning together… Let’s you talk about […]
How to plan reading group activities
Reading clubs meet anywhere where there is a quiet space, at any time and for as long as is convenient for them. It doesn’t really matter where, when or for how long your reading club meets – you need to do whatever suits you best. What does matter though is how the time you spend […]
Help promote literacy by supporting a Nal’ibali reading club
Getting involved in a reading club is really very simple! All you have to do is think about what you are able to offer – time, skills, transport, resources or ideas – and then get in touch with an existing club near you to find out how to become involved and what kind of support it needs. […]
How to create print-rich learning environments for children
Some environments are print rich. They are full of print that is used and displayed for different purposes – signs, notices, advertisements, magazines, newspapers, books, timetables, posters, letters, cards and so on. These may be in one language, or in two or more languages. Some environments have very little print. Others have none at all. […]
Bookmaking with children
Bookmaking has the following benefits for children: It encourages children to take responsibility for their own learning. It encourages collaboration: two or more children can produce a book together by working on separate sheets of paper, which are then stuck into the book. Children take turns to be author and illustrator and have a great […]
