We all know the importance of reading and sharing stories with children. Spending just ten minutes a day reading with your child builds special memories and can become a favourite time of the day.
It also helps children:
- understand the world around them
- develop social and emotional skills
- build confidence with communication
Storytime is a favourite time of the day in Reception and this term the children have been able to vote for the story they would like at the end of each day.
These are some of the books we have read:
Polar Bear Son-Lydia Dabcovich
Hush Little Polar Bear-Jeff Mack
The Bear-Raymond Briggs
Big Bear, Little Bear-David Bedford
And Tango Makes Three-Justin Richardson
Penguin Small-Mick Inkpen
Cuddly Dudley-Jez Alborough
In addition, the staff in Reception have been choosing their favourite books to share with the class.
This half term I have chosen the book Up and Down by Oliver Jeffers.
This is a sequel to Lost and Found and continues the adventures of the boy and his penguin.
Mrs Burgess has chosen Little Bear by Hans de Beer.
Why not ask your child about their favourite book?
Remember-if your child sees you reading, they will want to read too.