World Read Aloud Day
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A chance to help children on World Read Aloud Day
Stories can help us find our way back to health, hope and possibility
Reading aloud in the early years is crucial
Fewer children are in early childhood development centres now than in the past 18 years, which means scores are bereft of meals, safety, and early learning opportunities
World Read Aloud Day breaks a record
Having celebrated the day for the past seven years, Nal’ibali has seen the number of children reached each year increase exponentially
Read a story to children in their home language
Download a story in an indigenous South African language for World Read Aloud Day
Reading aloud for literacy
As educators and children celebrate Word Read Aloud Day on Friday, this article discusses the importance — and fun — of reading aloud to children
Why reading aloud means the world to children
Parents can spend quality time with their children while promoting literacy and brain development
It takes a village to end illiteracy
According to the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study 78% of South African grade four pupils cannot read with comprehension