Gone are the busy/tired/TV/time/work excuses and in their place has been half an hour of awesome every night! We have even fit story time in around weddings, birthdays and the birth of T’s baby brother - it’s doable!ĭespite my best efforts, there have been a few occasions where I simply couldn’t read a bedtime story with T. There have been occasions when the routine hasn’t been workable or when I have been away but we have always found a workaround. We have made a conscious effort to establish a clear routine - upstairs at 7pm, toilet and teeth, PJ’s, pick a book, story, chat, lights out, cuddle and a kiss, sleep - that we have stuck to as much as possible. This year though, a deliberate effort has been made - involving everyone in our household - to ensure that a story happens as part of T’s bedtime routine. Maybe a long day at work? Or a set of books to mark sat waiting patiently in a bag in the hallway? Or maybe someone in the house was a little cranky or out of sorts? Either way, more often than not, bedtime did not include a story. Reading has always been an important part of our household but before 2018 it used to be the case that other things got in the way of a bedtime story. Yesterday was Day 365 and the completion of our challenge and it’s fair to say that we have both learned a lot over the course of 365 days, 367 different books and 220, 200 words! Here are seven things that I have learned after reading a bedtime story every day for a year… “A year ago today, T and I started off on an adventure inspired by a New Year’s Resolution to read a bedtime story every night for one year. Haworth dad Kieron and his son T shared a bedtime story every night in 2018. Learn more about media interviews, case studies and information. Learn more about literacy in the UKĬontact us for media interviews, case studies and information. Literacy information and statistics for the UK. Secondary CPD: Reading for learning View all Story Valley: strengthening communities through sharing stories View all How we are helping get a library into every primary View all Resources for teachers, schools and early years.Search by keyword for literacy resources to support your teaching.
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