Welcome and Introduction

Helping your Child read at home.

• How we help at Thames View infants

• Reading Tips

• What to do if your child says ‘I’m stuck’ – • Should I tell them?• Sign-posting children to a strategy.

• Extending children’s learning

• Online Resources

Do you know which book band colour your child is reading?

Book Band colours

copper

Level 3 lime Green

Level 2a white

gold

Level 2b purple

turquoise

Level 2c orange

green

blue

Level 1 yellow

red

Working Towards Level 1 pink

Thames View Infants

• Reading every morning with a partner

• Reading and Spelling Workshop

• Guided Reading with group of children

• Hearing children read

Tips for reading success…

Every night

Finger pointing (Pink & Red)

The big dog jumped up and down. The

big cat jumped up and down.

What do I say when my child is stuck on a

word when

reading?

Which strategies do you encourage your child to use?

pinkgrandpondnever

mendingsnowball

friend

Find the hidden words

What does that mean?

Reading for meaning

Extending Learning...

What activities do you do at home with your child?

Online Resources

http://www.thamesview-i.bardaglea.org.uk/homework.htm