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Here at Northbridge International School Cambodia we love reading because sharing a book is fun! It's a time to laugh and talk together. But how about at home?
Research shows that reading with your child at home can give them a flying start in life and help them become lifelong readers. If you’re not feeling confident about sharing books, don’t worry – there’s no right or wrong way to enjoy a story together. But if you’d like some tips, here are a few pointers to help you out...
Start young and stay with it
Children love the sound of language before they even notice words on a page. Reading books aloud to children expands their imagination and increases their understanding of the world.
It helps develop language and listening skills and, when the rhythm and melody of language become a part of a child's life, learning to read will be as natural as learning to walk or talk.
Even after children learn to read by themselves, it's still important to read aloud together. By reading stories that are on their interest level, but beyond their reading level, you can stretch understanding and motivate them to improve their skills.
It's part of life
Although the life of a parent is often hectic, you should try to read with your child at least once a day. Don't be discouraged if you skip a day, just read to your child as often as you possibly can.
Taking the time to read with your children on a regular basis sends an important message: Reading is worthwhile.
Advertise the joy of reading!
Read yourself! It doesn’t matter what it is – pick up a newspaper or magazine, take a look at a cookery book, read a computer manual, enjoy some poetry or a novel. Let your child see you reading.
With your help, your children can begin a lifelong relationship with the printed word, so they grow into adults who read easily and frequently whether for business, knowledge, or pleasure.
Last week, our second annual NISC Cup kicked off, with four schools and over one hundred students facing off to see who would be taking home the silverware on offer in separate boys’ and girls’ competitions. Last year CIA girls’ team won a thrilling final and were hoping that the cup would be returning to their school for a second year in a row, while our own NISC boys’ team were hoping to retain their hard won 2023 title.
World Children's Day, celebrated on November 20th, is a global occasion dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of children everywhere.
Metacognition is the process of thinking about one’s own thinking. It involves reflecting on how you come to conclusions, understanding why you think the way you do, and recognizing patterns in your thought processes. By developing an awareness of your thinking, you can learn to reduce cognitive biases or identify and reuse effective thought processes in different situations. Essentially, metacognition helps people become more intentional and effective in their actions and decision-making.
At Northbridge International School Early Learning, we believe that children's curiosity is a powerful tool for learning, sparking discoveries that help them develop important skills for life. Through loose parts play, we create an environment where children’s natural inquisitiveness shines.