Library 

Lucie Hill

Library Technician

Hello everyone,

With the term holidays about to start, I would like to remind you of the importance of keeping your children reading during the holidays.

If you love to read as an adult, it’s likely your love of reading started early. Studies show that the earlier reading is introduced and literacy skills are developed, the better it is for your child.  Reading during extended breaks from school, like the holidays, is an important time to keep children engaged in reading.

Practice and repetition are how children strengthen literacy skills and exercising those skills shouldn’t be confined to the classroom, or the calendar school year. While kids are home for the holidays, it is a valuable time for them to practice and strengthen reading skills with friends and family. 

Any time away from the classroom becomes an opportunity for young readers to explore books that inspire them and to get excited about reading. It’s also a great way for parents and caregivers to spend quality time with kids through the magic of stories. 

When readers are engaged, their chances of greater overall success improve. Stories that engage curiosity and a sense of wonder have the power to build overall emotional intelligence, with stronger reading ability. These traits are consistently linked to greater opportunities for advancement and success throughout life. 

Learning to read, and read well, is one of the most important journeys in a young person’s life. When that journey is nurtured and enhanced, we can expect our kids to achieve greater academic success and greater overall growth.

So during these school holidays, consider giving a child in your life the gift of continued learning and connection by reading together. Could there be a more precious gift to give than to instill a lifelong love of reading?

Wishing you all a safe and happy term break.

Happy reading!