The Reception class are very excited to have received their BookTrust delivery!
Each year the independent Booktrust charity provides each child in the Reception class with a ‘Time to Read’ pack containing a colourful reading book, fun activities and information to help support reading at school and at home. The charity works to transform lives through inspiring a love of reading.
At Norfolk House School we believe that being able to read is one of the most important skills children will learn during their early schooling having far-reaching implications for lifelong confidence and well-being. We are so passionate about reading that I took part in the research about this reading project undertaken by the National Foundation for Educational Research through Queen’s University, Belfast. The findings confirmed that the programme is respected and valued in schools and has a very positive impact on children’s enjoyment of shared reading at home. This year’s book title is The Bumblebear published by Penguin.
The Bumblebear written by Nadia Shireen is a bright and colourful storybook about a hilarious tale of a honey-loving bear called Norman who disguises himself as a bee to get easier access to the sweet sticky stuff so, obviously, he makes himself a bee costume and enrols in Bee School. The little bees grow to love their unusually large bee friend – until clever Amelia bee discovers the truth. Luckily, Norman can save the day!
With its bold illustrations and witty humour, this is a book that parents and teachers will relish reading aloud time and time again. The Bumblebear story book can be used to help children in their own reading which is also intended to inspire children to discover new books and extend their reading choices. Funny books like The Bumblebear are fantastic for sharing together – your books don’t always have to be calming bedtime reads. Sharing jokes or laughing at funny pictures and expressions in a story is a great way of bonding with your child.
We have enjoyed reading the book at school empowering the children through reading and writing and as they are sent home we hope that parents will agree that ‘Time to Read’ is a wonderful opportunity to engage in reading with their children. You can sign up to the family newsletter and hear about events, book news and fabulous competitions at booktrust.org.uk/newsletter
Remember, at Norfolk House School we are ensuring that children progress confidently from learning to read to reading to learn.
Reporter: Mrs. R. Hifle
