• Book week dress up is next Monday - 19th October.

• Borrowing: Every book is cleaned before going back into circulation.

• Many students, especially in the Juniors borrow short chapter books above their reading level. The students tell me that their parents read them to them. I love this! You can even jump on our webpage and choose a book together.

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Children love to be read to, even once they read fluently themselves. As Dr. Seuss wisely penned, ‘The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.’  Reading for pleasure is a skill that will safely carry your child to success well into their adult life, broadening their horizons and opportunities. 

But what about those times when you're really struggling to find opportunities to read aloud? Here are a few ideas that are particularly useful for those busy occasions. 

1. Look for snippets of time in your family routine.
   Storytime doesn’t have to happen at bedtime. Choose a time that suits your family.
2. Share interesting magazine articles or news stories.
   Reading these at the dinner table can spark insightful discussions about local or societal issues with older children, allowing you the opportunity to find out what your children think and feel about topics that matter.
3. Take advantage of waiting times.
   Carry a book in your handbag or keep a small collection in the car so you can always take advantage of waiting times. You might read to your younger children while waiting to pick up an older child from school or read in the doctor’s waiting room or while waiting for your order at a restaurant.
4. Invite older children to read.
   On those days when you simply have to get things done, invite an older brother or sister to read to your younger ones. This fosters a connection between siblings and provides your older child with valuable read-aloud practice.