Reading
Ready Steady Read Together
Here at Darnhall Primary School, we believe that reading is the cornerstone of all learning and a gateway to endless adventures. We are delighted to be using the Ready Steady Read Together scheme from Literacy Counts, a dynamic and evidence-based programme designed to foster a deep and lasting love of reading in our youngest learners.
What is Ready Steady Read Together?
Ready Steady Read Together is far more than just a reading scheme; it is a holistic approach to early literacy. The programme is built on the understanding that children learn best when they are engaged, inspired, and sharing the experience with others. It focuses on developing not just the technical skills of reading, but also a genuine passion for stories and books.
Our Aims for Your Child
Through this programme, we aim to:
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Build Core Reading Skills: Develop essential phonic knowledge, fluency, and comprehension in a structured and supportive way.
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Spark a Lifelong Love of Literature: Immerse children in a rich world of high-quality, diverse texts that capture their imagination.
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Develop Confident and Enthusiastic Readers: Create a positive and rewarding reading experience that builds self-esteem and a 'can-do' attitude.
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Strengthen the Home-School Partnership: Provide a clear and supportive structure for reading at home, making it an enjoyable shared activity.
How the Programme Works: A Partnership Between School and Home
The strength of Ready Steady Read Together lies in its clear and collaborative structure:
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In School: Immersion and Enjoyment
In the classroom, your child's teacher will introduce a new, carefully selected book each week. Through lively and interactive sessions, the children will:-
Explore the story, its characters, and its themes.
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Learn new vocabulary.
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Practise key reading skills tailored to the text.
The focus is on building confidence and understanding in a fun, group setting.
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At Home: Practice and Pride
The same book your child has enjoyed in class will come home with them. This is their chance to:-
Show off their skills! They will already be familiar with the story, allowing them to read with greater fluency and confidence.
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Share their learning with you, strengthening their understanding and pride in their achievement.
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Enjoy quality time reading together, reinforcing the idea that reading is a pleasurable activity.
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This 'see-saw' approach between school and home ensures consistency and builds a powerful momentum in your child's reading journey.
A Rich and Diverse Reading Diet
The Ready Steady Read Together scheme provides a wide range of engaging books, from fiction and non-fiction to poetry and traditional tales. This variety ensures that every child finds stories that resonate with them, broadening their horizons and building a rich and diverse vocabulary.
Working Together
Your role in this partnership is vital. By listening to your child read, talking about the stories, and celebrating their progress, you provide the encouragement that makes all the difference. Together, we can help your child become a confident, happy, and lifelong reader.
We are incredibly excited to be using this programme and look forward to sharing in your child's reading adventures.
The 'Reading Worm'
At Darnhall Primary School, we know how important it is for teachers and parents to work together to give your child the best start.
Reading together at home is one of the easiest but most important ways in which you can help your child. As you share books you are helping improve your child’s reading skills and also showing them how important and enjoyable reading is.
After each read at home, parents/carers will complete a section of the Reading Record. Reading Records are brought into school and class staff will then record the reads on a 'Reading Worm'.
Every 3 reads equates to a reading stamp - once all 12 stamps are complete, the child will be able to access our wonderful Reading Vending Machines.
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