Early Reader

An Early Reader

• Can tackle known and predictable texts with confidence but may need a lot of support with new ones
• With support they can reflect and repond personally to what they've read; making links to prior knowledge, experiences and popular culture
• Begin to evaluate books with reasons for likes/dislikes
• There is an important transition from dependence on memory to growing independence
• Familiarity with text gives support while focusing more directly on print

Older readers may;

• Have a narrow range of independent reading as they will be drawn to texts that do not pose significant challenge. However, may be able to read their own writing confidently
• May be over dependent on one strategy when reading aloud often reading word by word

To Support Parents Can;

• Foster positive attitudes by ensuring reading is a fundamental part of school and home routines
• Provide access to wide range of texts - through home, school or public libraries
• Choose shared texts that establish flow and build stamina
• Provide regular opportunities for children to discuss reading. Promote understanding by giving the opportunity to summarise texts
• Create a rich reading programme - Poetry, songs, newspapers, non-fiction etc
• Take part in reading aloud and responding to texts
• Establish an ethos of shared enjoyment
• Reading should be a relaxing experience: reflect on reading strategies - How did you crack reading? Is it something you still struggle with?
• Support in risk taking and reading aloud
• Model how to take risks - Don't feel like your reading has to be perfect - everyone struggles!
• Make word collections: Families of words can help with reading and spelling. For example audience, audio, audible, auditorium
• Encourage child to read own writing and that of others