Other Lists Available
Please visit the site where these reading lists originated, to find more examples of age-appropriate and popular reading. If you find that the list intended for your child’s age-range is too easy or difficult, go ahead and refer to the book lists for older and younger children, as well as non-fiction titles. Both these sites are useful:
Set a Reading Guideline in Your Home
It is important to have a guideline at home that supports your child in taking the time to read. This kind of guideline is dependent on your child’s age but also different for every family. Maybe the practice in your household is to read together around the breakfast table and again in the evening. Maybe you have a more independent reader who is required to read at least 30 minutes every day by themselves. Or perhaps you have a reluctant reader, who benefits from a point system being involved (until they are hooked by reading itself!)
Don’t Forget- Reading is Fun!
Whichever guideline you have in your own household, one thing is more important than all else: reading is fun! If it becomes a chore or only a way to reach a reward, then the motivation to read will more easily fizzle out. Keep the spark of reading alive by making sure reading doesn’t become a duty. Children choosing their own books and own time and special environment to read in, can help with this.
Any questions, please contact the Teacher Librarian: tania.jordan@ycis.com