At Stanmore we believe reading is the cornerstone of all learning and our approach enables children to become fluent readers who harbour a love of reading. As well as our sequenced English curriculum we encourage our children to read at home, both independently and with the support of adults.
Welcome to the new Stanmore Top 30 books - a selection of books, linked to our school BEST values and all available on SORA, the online library app.
The children have been tasked with reading all 10 books for their age category (KS1, Lower KS2, Upper KS2), recording what they have read in their reading diary and completing two of the suggested tasks.
They can then show their work to Mrs Atkins and put their name on a star in the library next to the book they have read.
Read all 10 books and they are officially a READING CHAMPION. When they read all 30 they become a READING AMBASSADOR
6 Ways reading benefits children:
1) Reading increases creativity and imagination.
2) Reading together expands a child’s vocabulary.
3) Reading promotes thinking skills
4) Reading exposes children to new and exciting experiences.
5) Reading help promote positive communication.
6) Reading is fun and helps children relax at the end of the day.
