Over the last few weeks Reception, have enjoyed following a “Power of Reading” teaching sequence in our Literacy lessons, linked to the book “I Like Train” by Daisy Hirst. The Power of Reading is a learning and teaching approach which engages children in the literacy curriculum through the use of high-quality books and proven, research-based teaching approaches. Through this creative, immersive and engaging approach a love of literacy develops.
We explored a wide range of reading, mark-making and writing
opportunities; both new and familiar songs and rhymes, as well as
reading and writing across fiction and non-fiction. The children
had the opportunity to respond imaginatively through the creative
arts and imaginative playing the role play and small world areas
to inspire the children’s own story making. They have developed
their knowledge and understanding of the world around them
through learning about transport in the past and present. The
children have also discussed their own emotions, experiences, and
interests in relation to those of the main character.
