I’m reading with Amy every single day – numerous times, in fact, and we both enjoy taking time out to sit down and dive straight into the adventures of her favourite characters. We cuddle up on the sofa and read until Amy can’t be bothered to get up and come back with another book. Sometimes we sit there for hours, switching between English and German books, classic fairytales and modern classics. Reading has always helped us to relax and it’s a great way to bond and make memories. I still have fond memories of reading with my mum when I was little and I am sure that her love for the written word is what makes me so passionate about reading and writing.
On Saturday, 28th June 2014, Bristol based company ‘Education Umbrella’ will launch a new a new reading scheme called ‘Routes to Reading’ with a free event for families in and around Bristol. At Bristol’s science museum @Bristol (Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB), parents will have the opportunity to take part in storytelling and rhyme time sessions with their little ones, and to speak to reading experts about their child’s reading journey. There’s something for everyone; from parents who are yet to start reading to their baby to those who already read regularly.
As well as story telling sessions and rhyme time there will be crafts and colouring, face painting, competitions and give-aways, guest appearances by well known book characters and a picture opportunity with Steam Dog Gromit. It promises to be a fabulous free event and great day out for any family with pre school children.
So if you live in Bristol on Saturday, 28th June 2014, and are free between 10.30am and 3.00pm, make sure to pop along for reading fun for little ones. There are fun sessions beginning every 30 minutes. The day is aimed at kids aged 0-3 years, but older siblings will also be catered for, so make it a day for all the family. I’ll see you there!
Do you read with your little ones? What’s your favourite book to read together?
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Dear Amy, you are 3!
Looks like a brilliant event, I do wish we lived closer! I love reading with my little ones, one of my favourites is The Paper Dolls and we also enjoy the classics like We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and The Hungry Caterpillar. At the moment my daughter is particularly attached a little box set of mini Peppa Pig books!
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I think instilling a love of books and reading in your children is the greatest gift your could possibly give them!
Thanks for sharing. x
It looks like it is going to be a really fun day! My girls love it when I read to them too!
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Oh i agree with Liz my kids get huge pleasure form reading now and we gave them a great start! (messed a lot else up but the reading thing worked!)
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Awww, what lovely memories you are making. My all time favourite with my little ones is the Faraway Tree and Stickman with the littlies.
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I love that you do it bilingually too. Great event, I’m just writing something up that similar.
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How lucky is Amy to learn to read in German too! Both my two older kids speak fluent English but I never got round to teaching the twins Italian, however all four love to read and that is such a satisfaction for me
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Looks like a super event, getting the kids to love books from an early age is so important.
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