Reading Books in EYFS and KS1
In 2023, we began to use the "Big Cat for Little Wandle" books which sit alongside the Little Wandle Phonics scheme used at Park House for EYFS and KS1. These books are carefully selected for each child so that they can access books at exactly the right level for them to support their learning and build confidence in reading.
The following information is taken from the Little Wandle website and explains the types of reading books we send home at Park House.
There are two types of reading book that your child may bring home:
Reading practice book
This book has been carefully matched to your child’s current reading level. If your child is reading it with little help, please don’t worry that it’s too easy – your child needs to develop fluency and confidence in reading. Listen to them read the book. Remember to give them lots of praise – celebrate their success! If they can’t read a word, read it to them. After they have finished, talk about the book together.
Sharing book
In order to encourage your child to become a lifelong reader, it is important that they learn to read for pleasure. The sharing book is a book they have chosen for you to enjoy together. Please remember that you shouldn’t expect your child to read this alone. Read it to or with them. Discuss the pictures, enjoy the story, predict what might happen next, use different voices for the characters, explore the facts in a non-fiction book. The main thing is that you have fun!