Your child’s primary school years are vital in developing the literacy skills needed for later life, and there are plenty of fun and simple ways in which you can help support this.

On this page, you will find helpful hints and tips to help you and your child learn and play together.

 

Tips and advice for reading and writing with your child

Help make your child a more confident reader with these fun activities which link with the Read, Write, Count gift bags
Parent Club – Read, Write, Count

Paired reading advice
Education Scotland – Scotland Reads

Paired reading video
Education Scotland – Paired reading in Action

Support your child’s writing every day with these activities
Parent Club – Read, Write, Count

Videos from librarians and popular authors offering tips and advice for all age groups
Parentzone – Supporting Literacy at Home

Information about language development, top tips and fun activities
Words for Life

11 ways parents can help their children read
Reading Rockets

Links for parents to book blogs
Scottish Book Trust – Parents

Find your local library
Angus Council LIbrary Finder

Learning through play

Practical suggestions to encourage your child’s development
Parentzone- Learning Through Play