Reading

Take a look at this checklist which gives developmental milestones for children at different ages and highlights what children should be typically able to do and our list o FAQ's about reading at home

 

Questions to develop comprehension skills

Can your child find evidence directly and indirectly from the story? 

• What did……… do?

• How many……… were/are there?

• Where did it happen?

• Who was there?

• Who are………?

• How does he describe it?

• How do you make/do……?

• What happened when……… did………?

• What happened to………?

• How is the character feeling? How do you know?

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Can your child answer questions without referring to the story?

• Have you ever....?

• If you could....?

• If you were going to....?

• In your opinion...?

• Do you agree with...? Why...?

• Do you know anyone who...?

• How do you feel about....?

• What do you think will happen next...? 

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Read through these "top tips" on hearing your child read

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Phonics - How to support your child at home:

Parent's phonic booklet 

Phonics Play - www.phonicsplay.co.uk

Phonics Bloom - www.phonicsbloom.com

Top Marks - www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games

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Parent Booklets 

Maths Booklet 

English Booklet

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