Supporting reading

Hello and welcome! I'm Dawn from Clara James Tutoring. With World Book Day approaching, many parents are concerned because their children dislike reading. My oldest daughter wasn't keen on it either.At Clara James, we've developed a game called the Dotty Board Game to make reading fun and less intimidating. The game involves sharing reading tasks among players as they move around a board with coloured dots—each colour represents who reads next.The point is not to stress over when your turn will come but to enjoy the process together. Remember, kids don't have to stick to traditional books; magazines or blogs count too!To engage them further, tailor the materials like using images related to their interests or playing games that incorporate what they've read into creative activities like word searches or drawing storyboards.Reading should be enjoyable, so help your child if needed and keep expectations realistic—celebrate even small achievements in reading progress.Finally, for World Book Day—and every day—consider audiobooks as an alternative way for children to connect with stories while following along in print.I hope these tips help you encourage a love of reading in your child. Enjoy World Book Day! Check out more resources at Clara James Pro (link below). The Clara James ApproachSee you next time!