What is reading aloud?
Reading aloud is when parents, teachers or carers read a text out loud to children. It is often associated with story books, however, any text can be used. It is a really great opportunity for pupils to hear what fluent and expressive reading sounds like and how expression can be used to convey meaning.
What are the benefits of reading aloud?
It is an opportunity for an adult to model fluent reading
It can be pitched above the child's reading level, to support with their vocabulary development.
Reading aloud can encourage discussions about what might happen next, as well as helping them to understand the text. When groups of children are read aloud to, it can promote discussion and the texts that they have read and enjoyed.
When adults read aloud to children it can increase their engagement with the text, particularly fiction texts, where different voices can be used for example. One of our team, still remembers a teacher who read aloud to her 25 years later!
When to stop reading aloud
At Pageticker, we think that children should continue being read aloud to for as long as possible, even when they can read independently. If you'd like to take a look at ways to encourage parents to read aloud, or reading aloud in schools, please check out our other articles.
Pageticker and Reading Aloud
On Pageticker, our online reading record, parents and teachers can record different types of reading.
We recognise that there are different types of reading. Therefore, on Pageticker (our online reading record) teachers and parents will be able to log if the child reads with someone or independently. Sign up here, to keep up to date with our releases in 2025 and to be sent an exclusive discount code.
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