International Private School of Provence
Marseille school phone : 04 91 530 000
Aix-en-Provence school phone : 04 42 600 300
Marseille school phone : 04 91 530 000
Aix-en-Provence school phone : 04 42 600 300
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At EPIM international schools, parent involvement is essential to any child's success as a
By taking time to read aloud to their children, EPIM parents foster important language skills that will help children learn to read on their own.
[26/01/2010]
On school day mornings, before nursery school and kindergarten class begins, many EPIM parents make a habit of taking a moment to read with their child. By sharing a few moments before starting their own busy day, parents not only ensure their child will start the day off with confidence, it is also the best way to prepare children for learning to read. Research show that this one simple activity - parents taking time to read aloud - helps children develop the language skills that they will use in school and throughout their lives. Furthermore, it will keep kids reading as they learn and grow by developing a lifelong appreciation for reading.
Parents and other family members need to be involved in their children's literacy development throughout their school years. Children succeed best in school when teachers, parents, and children work together. At the EPIM, we foster a constructive parent-teacher relationship around each child and recognize the importance of parent involvement in students' progress. This is why the EPIM International School Book Club encourages families to create a reading environment at home. Parents and other family members need to be involved in children's reading throughout their school years for later success.
