The case in summary: • The reading survey from 2024 shows that fewer parents read aloud to their children.• Espira Drangerskogen nursery school in Raufoss has regular reading groups every week to promote reading among children.• The educational manager at the nursery school believes that they have a great responsibility to equalize social differences when it comes to reading.• Parents’ reading is crucial for children’s vocabulary and enjoyment of reading, but the figures for this are falling.• A good vocabulary helps children to be able to express themselves, share thoughts and feelings, and understand connections in life.• The kindergarten has also a “Spire library” to promote the joy of reading and good reading times. The summary is made by an AI service from OpenAI. The content is quality assured by news’s journalists before publication. In Espira Drangerskogen kindergarten, they have fixed reading groups every single week. And there is always room for reading if the children want it. – We never say no to reading, says Helge Andre Jøndal, who is educational leader and language contact in the kindergarten. He believes that the kindergarten has a great responsibility when it comes to reading. – There are social differences in all children. Some are read to very much, and others are not read to at all. Then we in the nursery must do what we can to equalize these differences. Helge Andre Jøndal reads to children in the kindergarten. Every day they have gathering times where they read or listen to stories Photo: Mathilde Solbakken stenberg At the bottom of the case, you will find several tips on how to increase your child’s interest in reading. – Decisive for children’s vocabulary Fewer parents read aloud to their children. The proportion of book readers in the population is slowly decreasing, shows the reading survey for 2024. The survey shows that in 2017, 93 per cent of parents with children under 10 answered that they read aloud to their children. In 2023, the figure was 75 per cent. – Parents’ reading is crucial for children’s vocabulary and enjoyment of reading, this is dramatic, said Trine Skei Grande, managing director of the Publishers’ Association, to news in April. Ann Kristin Strande says that children should be read to from an early age. Photo: Mathilde Solbakken Stenberg / news In addition, a good reading session creates security and relationships. This lays the foundation for emotional development, social development, cognitive development, linguistic development and written language development. – I don’t know if parents think about the importance of reading to their children, says Ann Kristin Strande, director of the kindergarten. Do you read to your child? 📖📚 Yes, every day! No, I forget… Yes, sometimes. Show result Can have major consequences A good vocabulary helps children to be able to stand up for themselves, share thoughts and feelings. In addition to the fact that it gives them the opportunity to explore and understand connections in life. If they do not learn this at an early age, they may at worst lose the ability to express themselves using language. – Now I’m not going to be bombastic, but the consequence of not reading enough will be that you will have bigger problems at school, says Jøndal. At the same time, little reading can weaken the child’s social qualities. When the child starts school, he should preferably work together with 20-25 others. Then the social competence and the language must be in place. Photo: Mathilde Solbakken Stenberg / news The government’s measures in the reading light strategy 2024-2030 Building a stronger culture for reading. Facilitating that children and young people have good access to varied literature. Invest in school libraries. Will strengthen the dissemination of literature, so that children and young people get literature that motivates and makes them want to read. Must prioritize printed textbooks in schools. In 2023, the government allocated 25 million to strengthen school libraries, and areas with poor living conditions are given priority. Will allocate 115 million for more school books in the revised national budget Will appoint a committee to look at screen use and how it affects, among other things, children’s concentration, learning and health. The investigation will be a collaboration between several ministries. The digital everyday life steals focus The nursery school manager herself sees a big difference between when she had small children a few years ago and how it is today. On the other hand, she wants the children to become familiar with the digital platforms, as long as it does not go beyond reading, she points out. – Do you think that digital platforms are a threat to reading? – Yes, and I can feel it myself, Strande chuckles. On the poster are written many good reasons why parents should read to their child. Among other things, it helps with language development, communication skills and our logical way of thinking. Photo: Mathilde Solbakken Stenberg / news – To get children interested, we have to read books about topics they care about. It is an important job that lies with us parents, she adds. Espira Drangerskogen is also one of 16 kindergartens in Norway that has been awarded a “Spire library”, where they offer good books for lending to the children, and have a particular focus on the joy of reading and good reading times. Tips for increasing the desire to read Let the children grow up in an environment where we sit and leaf through physical books. Start small, start with 5-10 minutes. Read books on topics that interest the children. Go to the library regularly. If you have input or tips on other matters, do not hesitate to get in touch. Feel free to let me know Published 13.07.2024, at 16.59
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