08/09/2026
📚✨ Why reading together matters.
It’s International Literacy Day! ❤️
Reading together is about so much more than learning to recognise words. Every story helps children build their:
🗣️ Language & vocabulary
👀 Listening & attention
💭 Imagination & curiosity
🤔 Thinking & understanding
❤️ Confidence & connection
And reading doesn't have to mean reading every word! Talking about pictures, asking questions, making funny voices or simply letting children turn the pages are all valuable parts of becoming a reader. 🌱
Most importantly, make it enjoyable. Those little moments shared over a favourite story can help create a lifelong love of books. 📖💛
What’s the favourite book in your setting at the moment? 👇