Literacy News

This week, we have a recommendation from Prep A...

The Wonky Donkey

Written by Craig Smith 

Illustrated by Katz Cowley

Prep A loves this book because...

- It's really funny. They love that the donkey lost an eye and smells really bad!

They like Craig Smith because... he writes funny stories.

They recommend this book to...everyone that wants to have a laugh.

If you love this book too and you love to sing, sing along with Craig Smith's Wonky Donkey song here!  WONKY DONKEY SONG UNOFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Thanks Prep A for the recommendation! 

Reading at home with your child

Reading with a parent/guardian at home is an invaluable experience for students all the way through primary school. Students who have targeted time to practise reading for homework show greater confidence and independence when reading.  As little as 10-20 minutes of reading at home each day is needed for students to show remarkable improvement.  Where possible, discussions about texts with your child as they complete their home reading is recommended to strengthen their experience. Read more to find out the benefits of discussing texts at home for your child!

See below for a range of questions and topics to discuss to help your child build comprehension and understanding of what they read, and make connections to their own lives. 

Happy reading!