Reading Fairy Isleworth & Surrounds

Busy week in this household with my oldest having her birthday tomorrow, plus all the Christmas parties, nativities and it's going to be manic and magical all at once

Do you have anything exciting happening this week?

Happy Monday
Kayleigh x

Did you know today was small business Saturday? A great time to shop small, local and support all those local businesses.

Did you also know that I offer Gift Vouchers that are valid for up to 6 months from day of issue? Maybe you are looking for someone different for a child/grandchild/friend this year - why not give the gift of Reading Fairy?

Available in any amount and can be used towards a future Reading Fairy class.

Just get in touch to order yours today [email protected]

WOW December is here already! How busy is everyone already? We have so much to look forward to this month including

🎂 My daughters 9th Birthday

🤩End of the winter term

🎅 Christmas Parties

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Time

🍷seeing out 2023

AND SO MUCH MORE! Bring it on December I can't wait
Kayleigh x

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Book Bear Recommends some bedtime books this week

Do you have a go-to favourite bedtime book?

Make the countdown to Christmas even more exciting with a Christmas book advent calendar!

Begin by collecting all of the festive and winter themed books you have on your bookshelves (you may be surprised how many there are).

If you don't have 24, consider scouring your local charity shops, asking friends if they have any you can borrow or borrow from your local library.

When you have your books, wrap each one up and number them 1 to 24.

You can then select the date each evening and read a lovely festive bedtime story with your little one before they go to bed.

Let us know if you'll be trying this, this year.

Do you worry that your child gets distracted whilst you are reading to them?

It's perfectly normal…!

Toddlers and younger children can sometimes become a bit distracted when reading to them but it's nothing to worry about.

Try these 6 tips which might help to keep distractions to a minimum, so you can both enjoy storytime as much as possible:

- Ask you child what they would like to read. If they have been involved in choosing the story they might be more interested in it.

-If you can, turn off devices such as TVs, radios and computers so there are as few external distractions as possible.

-Sit close together and encourage your child to turn the pages themself.

-Take a look at the pictures and point out different objects or characters that you can see.

-Ask questions about the book and give your child the time and space to talk and ask questions too. This can be a great way to help your child to talk about their emotions.

-Have fun! There isn't one single way to read a story - so use that funny voice and be more interactive - this may help to engage your little one even more.

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Monday (and all weekend) Mood
The weather has turned...you should come indoors and have fun with Reading Fairy this week

Drop ins available through the week - comment to find out more

Kayleigh x

This week it's all about the night time

What night time animals might we find on our adventures?

Will the moon and stars come out for us?

Why not join in and see

Drop in spaces available across some classes

Kayleigh x

A little Saturday share for you.

Did you know that I offer Gift Vouchers? Perfect if you love the class and someone is looking to buy your little one a gift.

They can be for any amount - just get in touch for your personalised gift voucher to hide under the tree this year

[email protected]

Kayleigh x

It's Black Friday and check out this offer from Pebble

HAPPY FRIDAY 🤩

Fancy joining me for the last 3 weeks of term? head over to their website and book your space today using the code below to get 30% off

See you in class
Kayleigh x

I know how busy the Christmas period can get so I wanted to get the word out earlier that you can secure your space on the Spring term (Starting January) very easily. Just join the waitlist online and the information email will come pinging your way. With price options for everyone, I do hope you can join me then.

Those already booked - check out the posters/leaflets in class and your email for all the new term information

Any questions just drop me a message ([email protected])
Kayleigh x

Just a little shout out to Claire from she had a stall at my kids school fair and both mine had great fun painting. Thank you I ❤️ our new creations

To all that are celebrating today 🦃

These are the wonderful books we have been sharing in the class this week. Oliver Jeffers is one of my favourite children's authors! What do you like in your house?

We love this quote from Dr. Suess!

And he's absolutely right.

Research has proven that children who enjoy reading for pleasure are more likely to do well academically in all subjects, have a wide vocabulary to express themselves clearly, be more accepting of other people and cultures and gain an improved sense of well-being.

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Did you know today is World Hello Day?
I was reading up on it and I was going to introduce myself and say "HELLO" but then I read about the reason behind it, and in this world we are dealing with at the moment - with all the conflict, I thought maybe I wouldn't

Instead, have a little read about World Hello Day and why not say hello to someone today? Fill the world with kindness and compassion

"World Hello Day was begun in response to the conflict between Egypt and Israel in the Fall of 1973. Since then, World Hello Day has been observed by people in 180 countries. People around the world use the occasion of World Hello Day as an opportunity to express their concern for world peace. Beginning with a simple greeting on World Hello Day, their activities send a message to leaders, encouraging them to use communication rather than force to settle conflicts"

HELLO TO YOU ALL 💔❤️

A new week & so much going on

🌙 NEW THEMES IN CLASS

🌱Spring term details being released - starting January 2024!

🎄Christmas party prep - running 19th December Whitton Youth Zone

🧚‍♀️Training up some new Reading Fairy Classes UK franchisees with Reading Fairy Classes Lancaster

What have you got to look forward to this week?

Kayleigh x

Tomorrow kicks off a BRAND NEW THEME - and the last theme of the year.

☀️Let's go on a daytime and nighttime animal hunt

⭐️We have some wonderful stories from Oliver Jeffers and Tim Hopgood

🌙Our phonics will be exploring the letter sound /g/, /h/, and /i/

🌈Drop in sessions available in SOME classes. Comment or message for spaces

See you soon
Kayleigh x

After my Instagram post (well actually before the lady stopped me in Smyth Toys) I also received these beautiful words from a mum whose child started school in September

These messages mean so much to me. To know I have helped in someone's educational journey. Not only the children but the parents too!

Thank you for sharing with me

Are you tuning in tonight? BBC Children in Need

This week has been World Nursery Rhyme week and so I thought I would do a around the importance of nursery rhymes.

So.....did you know how important nursery rhymes were? And why we LOVE them at Reading Fairy?

What's the favourite in your house?
Kayleigh x

World Nursery Rhyme Week

Spaces are booking fast!

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Come and join me for some festive fun in the lead up to Christmas!

Tickets can be booked via the website or message me for the link

Kayleigh x

Does your child love to read?

Our Reading Fairy classes attend to all aspects of early reading through our unique pre-school programme.

Running across four ages and stages, our expert class practitioners use core characters to represent the crucial building blocks and critical skills for learning to read and loving books for life.

Our classes are perfect for those who love to read, as well as those that need a bit of encouragement too.

Fancy joining your local Reading Fairy group?

Head to www.readingfairy.com to find out more and book a class.

In our house, part of our bedtime routine is the stories....

Sharing a bedtime story is a lovely way to relax and wind down after a busy day.

If you're looking for inspiration for what to read to your to toddler or preschooler at bedtime take a look at these books, recommended by

-Peace at Last - by Jill Murphy

-Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner - by Gareth Edwards

-Time for Bed, Fred! - by Yasmeen Ismail

-Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? - by Martin Waddell

-The Snatchabook - by Helen Docherty

-The Mouse Who Ate the Moon - by Petr Horacek

Today marks the start of anti-bullying week.

Are you wearing your odd socks to support?

When I was younger, I was bullied. I used to pretend I had a tummy ache so I didn't go to school. I loved school! But I didn't want to be there with the girls who used to pick on me just because my dad was in the Forces. Kids will choose anything to be mean! It took me ages to tell my parents 😢 it got better when I moved schools and went to secondary school.

I try my hardest to teach my kids to be kind, and support their friends and classmates whoever they are and in this day and age with so much changing with technology and bullying it's more important than ever to ingrain foundations early

So I will have my odd socks on today, and I will make a noise!

The start of a new week -- what have you got planned?

Hope you have a good one
Kayleigh x

We are heading into the last week of our jungle theme!

🦁Toddler Tales have been meeting so many animals with Old Macdonald on Safari

🐯Story Stars have been showing their amazing jungle animal knowledge

🐵Reading Recruits have been helping me re-tell the story of "Monkey See, Monkey Do"

See you there!
Kayleigh x

Wishing you a Diwali that brings happiness, prosperity, and joy to you and all your family

Kayleigh x

We Will Remember Them

My kids room resembles a jungle! Or sometimes it just looks like a tornado has ripped through it! 😂

So the rule in our house is that after 5th November you can legitimately start talking about Christmas.....

Today is 9th so its perfectly acceptable to start advertising my CHRISTMAS PARTIES!!! 🎉🎅🎄☃️❄️

Running in Whitton 18th December and open to ALL families with children aged 1-6 years

You can book your space online www.readingfairy.com/isleworth or drop a comment or message and I can send you the details

Come join me for the festive party to kick off Christmas week!

Book Bear recommends these jungle books for you - any for you to add?

Pictures can deliver so much more than words on their own.

As children sit and absorb the images in a book, they are taking in more information than the words alone. They are soaking up the deeper information they see in the pictures.

Want to know more about why picture books are SO important and are ideal for children?

Read our Reading Fairy blog to find out: https://www.readingfairy.com/picturebooks