We were delighted to welcome our new parents in Nursery to Parent Reading last week. Adults joined children to read a book as part of our weekly celebration of the love of reading. Classrooms across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 were also alive with the sharing of stories.
Parent Reading Returns!
We were delighted to welcome our new parents in Nursery to Parent Reading last week. Adults joined children to read a book as part of our weekly celebration of the love of reading. Classrooms across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 were also alive with the sharing of stories.
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