Year 2 Reading

Reading is a key priority at Broadford as reading well is vital to later success in life. All children nationally should be reading comfortably by the age of 6 which is why, especially in Year 2, we have such an emphasis on reading to ensure the children do not miss this target. 

At school, all children will read once a week with an adult, in addition to daily independent reading. Children are also read to by the class teacher for a minimum of 15 minutes at the end of each day. We monitor a child's home reading through their reading record, and whilst these records show that many of the children are reading with their parents avidly at home, we have noticed that some reading records are not meeting our requirements. We require that pupils read with an adult for a minimum of 15 minutes a day.

Parents and the home environment are essential to the early teaching of reading and fostering a love of reading; children are more likely to continue to be readers in homes where books and reading are valued. Research has identified several benefits to reading for pleasure including:

• Reading attainment and writing ability;
• Text comprehension and grammar;
• Breadth of vocabulary;
• Positive reading attitudes;
• Greater self-confidence as a reader;
• Pleasure in reading in later life;
• General knowledge;
• A better understanding of other cultures;
• Community participation; and
• A greater insight into human nature and decision-making. 
  
  Clark and Rumbold (2006)

We really do love reading in year 2! Take a look at some of our most recent reading snaps. We thank you for your continued support in assisting the children to make such great progress in reading.