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In March 2020, Noella Mackenzie, Associate Professor at Charles Sturt University wrote 3 short posts for parents and carers on her blog. Each of the posts provides useful support for parents and carers who have children who are learning to read. Click on the links...
How do I choose quality books for my child? It is not enough to simply teach children to read; we have to give them something worth reading. Something that will stretch their imaginations – something that will help them make sense of their own lives and encourage them...
The Guardian 27 January, 2025 by Sally Rippin Picture books help children develop their imaginations, find empathy for others and take pride in what makes them unique – all of which make for good adults. I can’t think of a better way to start the year than having one...
ABC News by Sarah Scopelianos Literacy expert Misty Adoniou advises parents to read to their children, not only to build their relationships but also for greater learning outcomes. Dr Adoniou, an adjunct associate professor in literacy and language at the...
Michael Rosen, 26 February 2021 In this blog, well-known author Michael Rosen unpacks the question How does Reading for Pleasure produce this seemingly magic effect without direct instruction? To answer that question, Rosen looks at the process of...
Edutopia October 30 2017 by Jeffrey D. Wilhelm This article summarises a study by Jeffrey Wilhelm and Michael Smith that finds reading for pleasure has many forms, and each form provides distinct benefits that are outlined in the article. It concludes; “Make no...
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