Dive in: book guide for reluctant readers and readers with dyslexia

Barrington Stoke  are a children's book publisher which publishes dyslexia friendly books. They've put together this useful wee guide to choosing books for reluctant readers and readers with dyslexia. It includes suggested books by age range, many of which we have in the school library. Click here to view the guide

Making mini books in the library

We had lots of fun Monday lunchtime making little books. After showing how to fold and cut the paper the kids decorated their books with stickers, beautiful artwork and ministories. It was awesome. If you want to try it after home here if the tutorial I used...DIY Mini Books

  

How to get your book-hating kid to read books for fun

I just saw this post on the Sapling's facebook page. Morris Gleitzman shares some tips on how to encourage your reluctant reader to fall in love with books. Top tips!

What is it like to read with dyslexia?

Have you tried walking in someone else's shoes recently? I came across a newspaper article with a link to a website like that attempts to do just that. The website was created by a friend of someone with dyslexia.

The school library is here to help and support all readers in the school. We have lots of books in the library we can recommend to our dyslexic readers or reluctant readers.  If you need any recommendations or advice please do not hesitate to pop in for a chat or email laurat@kaurilands.school.nz

Parent help in the library

The Kaurilands school library is a wonderful and busy place and we are seeking parent volunteers to help with shelving, book displays etc. If you are interested in helping out in the library please pop in and have a chat with Laura.

Welcome to Kaurilands School Library blog

Welcome to the new Kaurilands school library blog. We want this to be a space to share news books to the library, be informed about library events and activities, visiting authors and illustrators, storytimes and lots more. We would like to share any information which helps to develop and encourage a love of reading.

Kaurilands library is at the heart of the school and we want all children to feel like it is their space to find and discover books and writers that they love.....as the Sapling website puts it so wonderfully ..."because books grows humans".

If you would like to contact me, here is my email laurat@kaurilands.school.nz