Reading
Happy Year of Reading 2026!
This year the UK have launched the National Year of Reading which is hoped will encourage more children and adults to read or rediscover the love of reading.
The benefits of reading and sharing books and stories with children are :
“Children bond with their caregivers and experience better mental wellbeing
Feelings of security and bonds with parents/​carers are enhanced. Children are more likely to have healthy routines and habits. They are more likely to experience better mental wellbeing, self-esteem and socio-emotional skills.
Children meet early development milestones and do better at school
Brain development, attention, and cognitive ability are all enhanced. Children have better school readiness and make more progress across the curriculum. They have better speech and language development and literacy skills.
Develop empathy, creativity and imagination
Children build empathy by reading fiction. They develop creative problem-solving skills, and they develop their creativity and imagination.”
(The benefits of reading | BookTrust 27.1.26)
The Little Wandle website also has an ‘Everybody Read’ section which has resources and information on how to support children reading at home.
Parent workshops | Letters and Sounds
Our Bookworm TAG (Trinity Action Group) are reading ambassadors for the school and part of their role is to encourage and support reading during the year. They have had their first meeting and have ideas of what they would like to promote the love of reading in school!
Reading At Home
Here are some websites that offer some wonderful reading opportunities for your child.
NASA Storytime from space. Stories read by Astronauts on the ISS.
*Don’t forget the Jersey Library has lots to offer!!*
Reluctant Reader Tips
Here are some great ways to encourage your children to feel excited about books!
1. Read for pleasure
Listening to stories is a great way to nurture a love of books. It also helps a child to access interesting content above their reading level. As they get older, you can share the books and take it in turns to read.
4. Read for a purpose
Attention-grabbing content is vital – a reluctant reader will ditch a book in seconds if they aren’t hooked. Look for non-fiction books that link to your child’s existing hobbies and interests.
5. Copy and collect
If your child loves collecting things, they might get enjoy working their way through a book series.