Reading at Home
Supporting your child with reading
The process of learning to read incorporates six elements, known as the Big Six of Reading.
These are:
- Oral language – speaking
- Phonological awareness – being able to hear sounds in language
- Phonics – connecting sounds to letters or letter groups
- Vocabulary – the bank of words
- Fluency – being able to read accurately and at an appropriate pace
- Comprehension – being able to draw meaning from reading
Find out more about the Big 6 of Reading here: https://www.literacyhub.edu.au/for-families/the-big-six-of-literacy-a-guide-for-families/
From Reception to Year 2, students at Old Noarlunga learn to read through the Read Write Inc. program. This program targets the “Phonics” element of reading learning, and builds vocabulary, fluency and comprehension.
Supporting your child with reading
As your child’s reading develops, they will be provided with “decodable” readers that are connected to the sounds being learnt. Each reader should be read aloud over the week with a family member. We encourage students to read the reader three or more times to build fluency.
Free decodable readers can be accessed from SPELD SA: https://www.speldsa.org.au/SPELD-SA-Phonic-Readers-New-Series
Our students use Reading Eggs to reinforce their learning: https://readingeggs.com.au/
More resources for supporting your child
Libraries SA – Find and borrow books from your local library: https://www.libraries.sa.gov.au/client/en_AU/sapubliclibraries
Helping young children to read – What parents can do: https://readingwritingcentre.education.qld.gov.au/rwc-resources/Documents/rc-parent-booklet.pdf
Great Start – Resources for supporting the learning of young children: https://www.education.sa.gov.au/parents-and-families/curriculum-and-learning/early-years/learning-with-your-child-greatstart
Let’s Read – Tips and Resources for reading with pre-school and junior primary children: https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/play-learning/literacy-reading-stories/lets-read
Indigenous Kids Read: https://www.batchelor.edu.au/ikr/
Storyline Online – popular children’s books read aloud: https://storylineonline.net/
