Resources to support reading at home

There are lots of great ways to support young children at home when they are learning to read. Explore these resources to understand how children develop reading skills, and discover fun activities that will reinforce what they are learning in the classroom. 

Year 1 reading development check-in

The Year 1 reading development check-in is a simple observation tool that families can use at home. This document is a short check-in for families to understand how their Year 1 child is going in learning to read in English.

The check-in lists some of the skills you might see your Year 1 child doing at home. If you are concerned about your child’s progress in reading, you might like to have a discussion with your child’s classroom teacher.

The child’s classroom teacher is best placed to advise on how to support the development of literacy skills at home. Teachers will be able to draw on a range of resources from the Literacy Hub that will reinforce learning that is underway in the classroom.

Follow-up strategies

• Access parent tips and resources for supporting young children's literacy development.
• Make time to read every day with your child.
• Share the pleasure in stories through sites such as Storyline Online.
• Provide varied reading material — some for reading pleasure and some with information about your child’s hobbies and interests.