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"The behaviour of pupils is good. They have respect and care for each other, and display excellent manners."

- 'Good' Ofsted Report 2023 - Moorside Primary School and Nursery

Reading with Children at Home

Whether you’re reading a classic novel or fairy tales before bed, reading aloud to children can significantly benefit your child’s life. Some benefits reading to children include:
  • Supported learning development
  • Improved language/vocabulary
  • Preparation for children to become independent learners
  • Developing a special bond with your child by sharing favourite stories
  • Increased concentration
  • Improved imagination and creativity
  • Cultivating a lifelong love of reading

Mrs Thompson loves to read a story….In the clip she is modelling lots of ways of discussing what’s happening in the story and illustrations. This helps children to fully engage in stories and grow a love of reading.

Your child will bring home a phonics book to practice their reading on a Monday in Reception and Year 1. This is likely to be a Big Cat Phonics book to begin with  – see an example below. They need to be returned on a Thursday for new books to be given.

In Year 2, when children are secure in their phonics, they will begin to read chosen reading books with the appropriate lexile level to support them in making progress. They will continue with Recommended Reads to practice from Y2-Y6.
As well as their phonics reading book, children will also bring home books for you to read with them. These are NOT to practice their phonics and the children may not be able to read them themselves, but they enjoy visiting our school library and we are encouraging them to grow a love of reading. For example:

If you would like to visit our school library with your child, there will be an opportunity to do so at our monthly Reading Cafes.

Reviews from the Children and Parents

School Visitor

Lauren's Assembly in April 2022 "Thank you for such a warm welcome, for the children's excellent behaviour and such thoughtful questions".

Y6 Parent

Reading at Moorside "I think the teachers are doing a fantastic job with reading. I believe the access children have to other forms e.g. Reading Plus etc means they are less likely to be bored and then choose to read a book as entertainment".

Mason, Year 3

Reading at Moorside "I love hearing stories from my teacher and choosing books out of the library".

Reception Parent

Reading at Moorside "I appreciate all the effort that goes into current Reading initiatives, the library visit was fantastic!"  

Y6 Parent

Marrick Residential Trip 2022 "Massive thank you to Team Moorside for all the hard work and effort which goes into trips such as these".

Marrick Residential Trip 2022 "Amazing photos, great memories.... As always you and the team have gone above and beyond. It's nice to be relaxed knowing they are so well looked after..... Thank you".

Y6 Parent

Marrick Residential Trip 2022 "Some fantastic memories made for our children, can't wait to hear all about their week away".

Gracie, Year 6

"My favourite thing about school is the teachers because they are so kind and helpful".  

Andrew, Year 6

"I enjoy when we have Forest School because we have the best hot chocolate and marshmallows and find animals".

Emily, Year 6

"I enjoy doing art with Mr Moss and Forest School. The most enjoyable thing is going on residential trips like Marrick".

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