Every year, most schools hold a Literacy Festival to celebrate the love of reading I wish each child possessed as ardently as I do. Little A's school is no different, regardless of the difficulties some of the students may have with focus and comprehension.
In addition to a children's publisher setting up a selling area in the playground, the events of the week culminate in a fancy dress day, with each student coming in as their current favourite book character.
Unsurprisingly, there were an overwhelming number of superheroes and Disney princesses, but my son donned his long-sleeved white shirt, formal trousers, top hat and bow tie, and came as an orchestra conductor.
To my delight, he won the book prize for Best Costume! Perhaps the judges knew that he really loved these types of books, and saw that he read and reread his favourites. A couple of other children had come as impressive Shel Silverstein story characters, but whether these were parent-dictated outfits or their own choices, Little A still came out the winner. I was beyond proud.
In the summer he begins a special reading programme designed to help special needs children improve comprehension and increase expressive language. It costs more than some schools charge for a year's tuition, but Big A and I have decided to give it a try and see if it helps. Watch this space for updates.
In addition to a children's publisher setting up a selling area in the playground, the events of the week culminate in a fancy dress day, with each student coming in as their current favourite book character.
Unsurprisingly, there were an overwhelming number of superheroes and Disney princesses, but my son donned his long-sleeved white shirt, formal trousers, top hat and bow tie, and came as an orchestra conductor.
To my delight, he won the book prize for Best Costume! Perhaps the judges knew that he really loved these types of books, and saw that he read and reread his favourites. A couple of other children had come as impressive Shel Silverstein story characters, but whether these were parent-dictated outfits or their own choices, Little A still came out the winner. I was beyond proud.
In the summer he begins a special reading programme designed to help special needs children improve comprehension and increase expressive language. It costs more than some schools charge for a year's tuition, but Big A and I have decided to give it a try and see if it helps. Watch this space for updates.
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