Buddy Reading

Buddy reading began across both hubs last week.
It was the brainchild of one of the students from Harakeke, who suggested via his weekly reflections that buddy reading would allow students to improve their fluency and expression when reading aloud to an authentic audience, and would also help students to get to know other children in the school.
The reading sessions across the hubs currently happen for about 15 minutes after lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Harakeke students all bring a picture book to read and Koru students bring along their reading book or a different book to share. Students read with different children each day and all children get the chance to share their books. It is heart warming to watch the students share and discuss their books with such enthusiasm and expression.
Check out our slideshow of images from buddy reading last week.