Unfortunately due to the current Covid-19 climate, we are unable to provide you with our Big Bedtime Read Program.  We are hoping to re-start this wonderful opportunity as soon as we possibly can.

At Polbeth Nursery there is a strong focus on Early Intervention, and as a result we offer our Big Bedtime Read program where the children can choose 5 books to take home to share with their family.

Within the nursery, there is a major focus on providing a rich and stimulating environment, in which children are immersed in oral language and the world of print. Staff invest a lot of time in developing a love of stories, and rhymes and on introducing children to a range of topics in information books. They skillfully develop children’s concept of print throughout the day incorporating text into different areas of learning.

Big Bedtime Read focusses on raising parents’ awareness of the importance of reading to children and on encouraging them to read regularly to their children each night. It includes an emphasis on establishing good bedtime routines and on maximizing opportunities throughout the day to engage children in early reading experiences.

Remember, the stories do not have to be read only at bedtime! They can be enjoyed throughout the day and read once or several times over!

In each pack, slips are provided for families to complete to share how often they read with their child. Please complete these slips as it allows us to collate information regarding the children’s interest in books and how often, as well as allowing you the opportunities to share your favourite stories and personal likes or dislikes about the program!