We have spaces on our BOOK CLUB – if you want to encourage your child to read for pleasure then this is the group for them. We read a book a month! We discuss each book we read, play games associated with it and write reviews and letters to the authors (where possible). It’s great fun!
MIDDLE GRADERS’ BOOK CLUB – for years 4, 5 and 6.
Our next dates will be
Tuesday 10th May, Tuesday 14th June, Tuesday 12th July
Venue: Southgate Leisure Centre – Winchmore Hill Road, London N14
Time: 4.15pm to 5.45pm
Fee: Book Club is payable 3 sessions in advance. Total for 3 sessions: £60.00. All reading books and writing materials are supplied.
How many in a group? a maximum of 10 (we have 5 spaces)
For all bookings: call Helena 07970 10 75 18 or email helena@storyroom.co.uk
Testimonials
“Conor started attending Helena’s creative writing sessions as a reluctant reader and anxious writer; a boy with a fantastic vocabulary and great ideas but all trapped inside his mind, lacking the confidence or ability to express himself on paper. He has transformed into an enthusiastic, confident and excited young man with a hearty appetite for reading and an ability to translate his thoughts into written words. Most importantly Helena has given him self-belief in an environment he feels he belongs to where his ideas have value. Book Club is simply genius.” SM
“My ten year old son has been going to book club for 4 months and it has transformed his attitude to books and reading. He has changed from a boy who was reluctant to pick up a book to child who doesn’t want to put his book down because he wants to find out what happens next. I can’t wait till my younger child is old enough to go too.’ GA
Your questions answered:
What is Book Club?
During each session the book clubbers will be given a book to read and then on their return, the following session, we will discuss the book and do a creative writing activity based on it. Members will be invited to review the books and their reviews can be sent to the authors and/or uploaded onto The Story Room website.
What is the aim of Book Club?
Children love to talk about books they are reading and so do we at The Story Room! This club will give them the opportunity to discuss books with a group of their peers and to look at the themes and characters in depth. Our aims are that your child will grow in confidence, improve their comprehension skills and develop a love of reading. We aim to expose children to a variety of literature and to introduce them to books that they otherwise may not have chosen.
What reading age will the books be for?
All book clubbers will be at different reading levels so over the course of the months we will inevitably choose books that some children will find harder than others. We will endeavour, however, to find texts that suit everyone. If your child struggles to read the text then you could read it with them or to them.
How long does my child have to read the book?
Each session will be approximately 4 weeks apart, during term-time only.
What if my child does not finish the book?
We will aim to give the children books that they can realistically complete in the time given. If your child is a reluctant reader or if find reading difficult, then the books can be read with an adult at home. If they do not complete it, they should still come to the following session. We want Book Club to be fun… not a chore.
If you have any other questions or would like to book your child onto Book Club, please email helena@storyroom.co.uk
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