Time to Read
A literacy support programme for children in 2nd class which aims to:
- Increase enjoyment of reading.
- Increase confidence in reading.
- Improve and encourage self-discovery.
- Improve fluency and comprehension when reading.
What:
Paired reading programme where volunteer provides one-to-one support to 2nd class primary school pupil over 16 weeks.
How:
Each volunteer spends 1 hour per week reading with 2 children. Volunteers are paired with a buddy to share the reading weeks equally.
Who:
8-14 volunteers who want to share their love of reading and make a difference in the local community.
Where:
Weekly reading sessions take place at the school PLUS a visit to a local library and the volunteer’s workplace.
"Children can often have a negative outlook on reading. Time to Read has made it fun for them. It also provided them with the opportunity to get one to one support and attention”
"The programme gives volunteers the opportunity to give something back, spend time with some wonderful and deserving children and hopefully make a little difference to their week.”
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The Time to Read programme is funded by the participating business and by An Post and a donation from an anonymous funder through Community Foundation Ireland.
