Reading can make us laugh, cry, stir-up emotions to make us think differently or help us to walk in someone else’s shoes. Being able to read can help our children unlock the magic of books and develop a lifelong love of reading. Nurturing reading skills is important to set the foundations for a child’s early language, thinking and writing ability.

Remember to have fun when reading with little ones.

• Share books.
• Share words.
• Share everywhere.

Reading with your child, even for just a few minutes, can make a huge difference to their learning. Children’s brains are like little sponges, soaking up everything around them. Kids love it when you chat, play and read with them. And it sets them up nicely for school.

Did you know?

• sharing books together chatting about the pictures helps learning to read
• spending 10 minutes focussed time each day chatting, playing or reading with your child can make a huge differ when they start school

The National Literacy Trust have great activities from bonding with you bump to sharing stories together.

Sharing a story