Reception Reading Letter - 23.09.22 (Translatable)
At Lever Edge Primary Academy we follow Supersonic Phonic Friends to support our children in their phonics journey. As part of this all our reading books have now been reorganised so that they are pitched according to the phonic levels of individual children.
We have worked with the Supersonic Phonic Team to reorganise our books which means the coloured book bands can no longer be used to level a child’s reading. We will also be giving children opportunities to re-read texts so please don’t be worried if your child brings home a book they have already had. Re-reading is proven to build children’s fluency and confidence in reading.
All children in Reception and KS1 have been allocated reading books according to their stage of phonics learning. Children will bring home a book matching previously taught sounds so that they can practise reading with the phonics they have already learnt.
At the beginning of their reading journey in Reception children will begin by bringing home wordless books. These support children in developing lots of early reading skills. Please find some helpful hints below on how to enjoy the wordless books with your child at home.
How to Read a Wordless Picture Book with Your Child
At first it might feel a little strange to sit down to "read" a wordless book with your child, but I encourage you to tap into your inner child to give it a go. Here are some tips to get you started:
- Begin by looking at the cover. What can you see? What clues to the story does the cover illustration show?
- Read the title. Does the title give you any ideas for what the story might be about? Make predictions about the story based on the cover and title.
- Take a picture walk. Look through the pages of the book with the sole purpose of enjoying the pictures. Talk about anything that captures your attention.
- "Read" the story. You might go first, inviting your child to add to your story as they see fit. Don’t be afraid to tell your story with dramatic flair. Add sound effects and interesting voices that suit the characters of your tale.
- Encourage your child to take a turn telling their own version of the story.
- Ask questions about the book — Look at the front cover. What could the book be about? Who are the main characters? What do you think will happen next? Do you like how the story ended? Can you think of another way the book could have ended?
- Please aim to read with your child for 10-15 minutes every day.
If you have any questions please feel free to attend Reception Stay and Play next Thursday.
Thank you for your support
Mrs Cogley (Phonics Lead) and the Reception Team