If we are to inspire all children to read, then it is vital that we create as many opportunities as possible for them to find a 'way in' to reading. This means liberating our books from the book corner, and ensuring that our continuous provision is never without authentic, meaningful opportunities for the sharing of books and other texts. Enhancing continuous provision with both reading and writing materials will ensure that all children will have access to these important activities, in a context that is pleasurable.
Looking for books to inspire construction play could be considered a challenge. Wendel's Workshop by Chris Riddell (Macmillan) offers a rich seam of opportunities that would not only inspire a fascinating array of designs, but could also lead to many discussions about friendship, inclusion, individuality and respect. Wendel is an inventor - his intricate designs, drawn on graph paper, form the endpapers of the book. Sometimes his ideas are successful, at other times they are not!
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