We love reading in Year 1

We cover a range of genres including: stories, non fiction books and poetry. In the classroom we will provide opportunities for children to read for pleasure. 

In Year 1 we use the RWI Phonics Programme, they will be provided with a Storybook and a 'Book Bag Book' each week. The Storybook will have been read at least four times already whilst in school so, the children will be desperate to show off their fluency and expression! The 'Book Bag Book' will be based on the Storybook that has been read in school. It will contain many of the words and sounds that the children have been learning in school but, this book will not have been read by the children yet. 

Did you know that reading for just ten minutes a day can have a huge impact on reading progress and will expose the children to new words, build their vocabulary and help to develop reading fluency, especially in terms of pace? If you need any support with reading at home or need some top tips when hearing your children read, there is some great information in the middle of the reading diaries. Alternatively, we are so happy to help so please ask a member of the team.

Does your child read lots of books from home as well as their school books? We'd love to know about them so please, feel free to record this in their diaries too!