Raising Readers in a Screen Age
Somewhere between bedtime stories and high school homework, many parents notice a shift: the child who once devoured books now seems glued to a screen.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
From scrolling to stories: Four ways to help teens fall in love with reading again
In today’s world of endless social media feeds, streaming services, and constant notifications, it’s easy for teenagers to forget the simple joy of getting lost in a good book. Nurturing a love of reading doesn’t have to be a chore, it can be a delightful journey b …
WriteOn 2022: Creativity spells success for budding student author
A story about an un-fun fair has secured a Sydney Catholic school student a win in the 2022 WriteOn Competition.
Holy Innocents’ Catholic Primary School student Sam …
Book club for parents: An excuse to connect and reflect
St Andrew’s Catholic Primary School Malabar’s book club for parents is made of the write stuff.
The book club was started in 2016 by the school’s then-Family Educator, Brenda Smith, to give parents a relaxed environment to connect with others.
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Books for 5-8 Year Olds
My child is 5-8 years old. What should I look for when picking a book they will want to read? We asked Sydney Catholic Schools’ Education Officer: Reading Recovery, Rosemary Peric.
1. What should a parent/carer look for in a children’s book?
- Interesting voca …
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COVID-19 won’t stop these little bookworms!
The kindergarten kids at St Gertrude’s Catholic Primary School Smithfield have been knee-deep in reading while in iso thanks in big part to two teache …