Reading

At Barn Croft, we believe that reading is the most important thing families can do with their child at home. Daily reading builds fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—and, most importantly, helps children develop a lifelong love of books. Whether children are reading aloud to an adult or being read to, these shared moments nurture confidence and curiosity as readers. Our goal is to create confident, engaged readers who read for both pleasure and purpose.

Top Tips for Reading at Home:

• Read together every day, even just for 10 minutes

• Make it enjoyable—find a cosy spot, use silly voices, laugh together!

• Ask questions like: “What do you think will happen next?” or “Why did that character feel that way?”

• Praise effort, not perfection—celebrate tricky words and sounding out

• Re-read favourites—this builds confidence and fluency

• Visit the library or swap books to keep things fresh and exciting

Reading at home is a simple, powerful way to support your child’s learning—thank you for being a part of it.