Reading for Pleasure
Why Reading for Pleasure Matters?
Children who read for pleasure are more likely to have strong reading comprehension, writing ability, and vocabulary. Research indicates a strong link between reading and improved brain structure, cognitive performance, and better academic results.
Reading fosters emotional intelligence, helping children understand different perspectives and emotions. It also acts as a calming activity, reducing stress, and is linked to higher overall well-being.
Establishing a love of reading early helps children become confident, lifelong learners.
Our School Story
At The Grange Primary School, we believe reading sits at the heart of school life. As you walk around the school, you hear the buzz and feel the excitement for books.
Every classroom features a wide range of books within comfortable reading areas. The school library is well stocked and welcoming, providing another space where children can discover and enjoy new stories.
Both children and staff look forward to the many moments in the day when they can share a book, read aloud or listen closely during story time.
Our dedicated Reading Ambassadors support younger readers, recommend books, assist in the library and share their favourite stories in assemblies.
At the end of each day, children take books home to continue their reading adventures with their families.
At the end of the day, all children are sent home with books to continue their reading adventures with their families.
We are all working together to make lifelong readers.
Reading Ambassadors
We are very lucky to have an enthusiastic team of Reading Ambassadors at The Grange Primary School and are delighted with their hard work in supporting and promoting reading throughout our school.
The role of Reading Ambassador begins at the start of the school year. Children from Year 6 apply for the position and their applications are considered carefully. They must demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for books and a strong desire to promote reading with both children and staff.
When appointed, there are a range of duties to fulfil throughout the year:
organising and running the school library and other reading areas in school including;
- helping to set up the school book fairs
- presenting new books in assemblies
- making suggestions for the purchasing of new books
- making book recommendations to children and staff
The ambassadors often read to and with younger children which is a highlight for everyone involved.
Our Reading Ambassador are shining examples of pupils who love reading and wish to spread that love, value reading and are passionate about sharing their enthusiasm with others.
Our Reading Ambassadors said:
“I love being a Reading Ambassador because I can help younger children discover books they enjoy and become more confident readers.”
“Reading has helped me use helps you use your imagination and learn new things something new every day. I enjoy helping other children find books they love.”
Book Recommendations
Click on the links below for carefully selected titles to inspire children to discover new authors, explore different genres and develop a lasting love of reading:
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/booklists/100-best-books/
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/resources/magazines-and-newspapers-for-children-and-teenagers/
https://www.booksfortopics.com/
Dyslexia friendly books https://collins.co.uk/pages/barrington-stoke
Useful Websites to Support Your Child’s Reading for Pleasure
Authorfy – Offers videos, interviews, and resources from authors to inspire young readers.
Epic – A digital library with thousands of books for children of all ages.
Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) Poetry – Poetry resources and activities to engage children in reading and writing.
