20.01.2023
Not 10 books… Not 15 books… but 24 books!
Oliver has read a whopping 24 books since September!
“I really love the Astrosaurs set of books. They are my new, favourite books to read”
Oliver – Bluebell Class
Following a visit to the school library, Oliver has now found 3 more…
18.01.2023
Even our youngest children are making comparisons and connections between books they have enjoyed!
“The picture on the back cover of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, is similar to the picture in the story, There’s a Tiger in the Garden.
Darcie – Daffodil…
12.12.22: Core Value Reading Legends: Resourceful Reading Legend
We have kick-started our Core Value Reading Legends with the inaugural one: Resourceful Reading Legend – a themed day (or, Legend!) teaching children what it looks like to be resourceful around reading. Whether that’s reading blurbs; using contents pages; glossaries; your phonic knowledge; a…
7.12.22 The Reader Teacher
Parents, you have to check out this site; it is your ‘go to’ for recommended children’s literature:
We love the Reader Teacher https://www.thereaderteacher.com/ here at Earith Primary School. Not only is this website really user-friendly for our young people to be inspired by great books,…
21.11.22
Capturing Reading Contributions
During class story (Dave’s Cave) in Daffodil class, Paddy was quick-off the-mark to identify – based on his knowledge of the book – that when Dave did eventually find the cave he longed for….it was his own; home sweet home!
Then this: when posed the question…
18.11.22
What a wonderful conversation between two children from Thistle Class on a Friday morning. Both children were comparing two class reading books - both thinking carefully about characters, settings and plots.
The love of reading certainly shone through!
10.11.22
What a BUMPER week in the library!
This week, our dedicated librarians have certainly been busy. With so many children wanting to spend time reading and browsing in the library, additional librarians were drafted in to deal with the rush!
04.11.22
Ready…Steady…BOOKCLUB!
What a fabulous sight this afternoon!
Book clubis up and running again, with a wide selection of exciting books for all ages.
Children thoroughly enjoyed browsing, discussing, and choosing books to save up for.
Book Club – Every…
21.10.22: Reading Display
As if the advantages for reading weren’t obvious enough…here’s a visual reminder, children:
20.10.22: Dear Mr Abbs
Letters started appearing under my office door, closely proceeded by – what can only be described as – chortles, giggles and mild-mannered screams…
…they want something, but what was it this time?
Books!
Thank goodness – not another request for a chocolate fountain or a waterslide…
6.10.22
And another link with a famous author...
Author Andy Shepherd was delighted to receive letters from Bluebell Class. After reading the first 2 books in the series, children were inspired to share their own ideas with the author. Not only did Andy Shepherd write a personal letter to Bluebell…
23.09.2022
Exciting times! Our new reading journals (trialled in Dahlia Class) have certainly captured the thoughts and emotions of our readers.