Reading at Home by K & M Area Librarian https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt Online resources to support reading at home....with a few extra resources thrown in too! en-us 2022-12-19 09:20:21 UTC 2025-11-12 11:27:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Bookzilla App KandMAreaLibrarian https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424612086 For P5+ Bookzilla is an app which offers reading recommendations. It also has reading dares, if you are brave enough.]]> 2022-12-19 09:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424612086 Free Online Encyclopaedia KandMAreaLibrarian https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424615458
Kids online encyclopaedia available in World Book Online to support with homework research. There are thousands of articles, as well as hundreds of maps, videos, and other media for all ages.]]> 2022-12-19 09:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424615458 Author Videos KandMAreaLibrarian https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424635664 The Scottish Book Trust gives children and young people the chance to watch authors read extracts from their books through their Authors Live initiative. Great for helping to select their next book to read.]]> 2022-12-19 10:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424635664 National Literacy Trust Parent Resources KandMAreaLibrarian https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424638325 Articles & resources providing advise on learning and reading at home.]]> 2022-12-19 10:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424638325 Reading for Football Fans KandMAreaLibrarian https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424639292 Is your child a football fan? You can use their passion for the sport to support their reading. We’ve put together book suggestions, reading tips, activities and a recipe you to share with them. By taking an interest in their hobbies, you help make your child feel special and listened to.]]> 2022-12-19 10:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424639292 More Author Videos KandMAreaLibrarian https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424682527 Authorfy offers free author videos as well as fun downloadable activities and resources.]]> 2022-12-19 11:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424682527 Tips for Reading Picture Books KandMAreaLibrarian https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424693528 Ideas from the Scottish Book Trust for sharing picture books in the home.]]> 2022-12-19 11:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424693528 Why Reading for Pleasure is Important KandMAreaLibrarian https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424696432 Short video about the importance of reading for pleasure and its benefits. ]]> 2022-12-19 11:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424696432 Library Digital Books KandMAreaLibrarian https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424698459 You can access hundreds of eBooks, eGraphic novels and eAudiobooks.  ]]> 2022-12-19 11:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424698459 Library Membership KandMAreaLibrarian https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424700039 Not a member yet? Join online or visit your local library. Remember to register your child as well, to enjoy the benefits of no late fee's on the books your child takes out from the library.]]> 2022-12-19 11:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424700039 Wellbeing Book List KandMAreaLibrarian https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424701032 Books can help your child feel happier and more confident. Take a look at these titles around improving their mental wellbeing, suitable for all ages.]]> 2022-12-19 11:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424701032 Top Tips for Reading at Home KandMAreaLibrarian https://padlet.com/KandMAreaLibrarian/fwc4d0mb82nxpspt/wish/2424706356 ·         Be a reading role model – read a book together or model reading for pleasure yourself
·         Create a reading routine – pick a quiet space to read and set aside time for reading on a regular basis.
·         Visit your local library or bookstore to select books together 
·         How to select books – watch some author videos to help discover new authors to try. Ask library staff, bookshop staff, classmates or look for reading lists online for recommendations.  
·         Don’t just read books, talk about them too – Discuss what is happening in the book or look at the pictures and discuss what is happening in them.

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