At Bowman Academy, we believe that reading is the key to unlocking learning across the curriculum. Regular reading at home plays an important role in helping your child to develop fluency, confidence, and a lifelong love of books.
Our Expectations
– Read as frequently as possible – ideally every day, even if only for 10–15 minutes.
– Books to take home – your child will bring home:
Little Wandle phonics books (for early readers), carefully matched to the sounds they are learning.
OR
Accelerated Reader books (for more fluent readers), chosen to match your child’s reading ability and level.
– Reading record – each child has a reading record. Please sign or comment each time your child reads at home. This helps us to celebrate their efforts and track progress together.
How You Can Help at Home
– Listen to your child read aloud and encourage them to sound out unfamiliar words.
– Talk about the story, characters, or information in the book to develop understanding.
– Share reading together – you reading to your child is just as valuable.
– Celebrate progress, no matter how small, and encourage your child to enjoy their reading journey
