Reading to the kids

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At Bundoora library we have a huge range of children's books to read, and also books about teaching reading to student's.   This article from the ABC news article gives some hints on reading to children and encouraging reading:
  • Give it all your attention
  • Engage with the story
  • There's no age limit
  • Pick a book you both enjoy
  • Don't worry about your style
Reading to children has a "direct casual effect on their schooling outcomes regardless of their family background and home environment" according to this University of Melbourne document.  So get reading!  

We have many resources, some of which are listed below. If you are trying to find something for the children to read, check out this video.  For more information please contact June Frost for further support, ideas and resources.




















Time for a Story: Sharing books with infants and toddlers

Transforming early learners into superb readers also electronic

An educator's guide to family involvement in early literacy

Reading the evidence
Resources : Merga, M. K., Gardner, P., Roni, S.M. & Ledger, S.F. (2018).  Five tips to help you make the most of reading to your children. ABC News website. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-02/five-tips-to-help-you-make-the-most-of-reading-to-your-children/9609582

Victoria Department of Education and Early Childhood Development & University of Melbourne: Faculty of Business and Economics. (n.d.). Reading to young children: A head start in life.  http://www.education.vic.gov.au/documents/about/research/readtoyoungchild.pdf


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