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Leanne Ammon

The Right of Children to Read and Make Marks


Every child has the inherent right to access literature, engage in reading, and express themselves through mark-making. These activities are not only fundamental to a child's development, they are also important components of their rights to education, creativity, and self-expression. As parents and caregivers, it is our responsibility to ensure that these rights are upheld and nurtured.

 

Reading is a Gateway to Knowledge

Access to books and reading materials is a basic right that can open doors to vast worlds of knowledge, imagination, and understanding. By fostering a culture of reading, we empower children to become enthusiastic and lifelong learners. This right to read equips children with the tools to expand their vocabulary, enhance their language skills, and develop critical thinking abilities.

 

By exercising their right to read, children can explore different perspectives, learn about other cultures, and develop empathy and understanding for others. It is through reading that children can broaden their horizons and envision possibilities beyond their immediate surroundings.

 

The Power of Mark-Making

Mark-making, whether through drawing, colouring, or early writing, is a fundamental right that allows children to communicate, create, and express themselves. Encouraging mark-making activities nurtures children's creativity, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. It provides them with an outlet for self-expression, enabling them to convey their emotions, thoughts, and ideas in tangible forms.

 

Mark-making is a pathway to literacy and language development. Through drawing and early writing, children begin to understand the significance of symbols and visual representation, which helps in the development of their future literacy skills. The right to make marks empowers children to visually articulate their experiences and perceptions of the world around them.

 

Ensuring Accessibility For All

It is crucial to recognize that the right to read and make marks should be upheld for all children, regardless of their background, abilities, or circumstances. Efforts should be made to provide access to diverse reading materials and mark-making tools, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to engage in these enriching activities.

 

As caretakers, educators, and advocates for children's rights, we must champion and protect the right of every child to read and make marks. By fostering a nurturing environment that values and supports these activities, we uphold children's rights to education, imagination, and self-expression. Let us commit to creating a world where every child can embrace the joy of reading and creative expression.


About Us:

Jabberwocky Children's Nursery is a Nursery and Preschool dedicated to providing the best that an Early Years setting has to offer in a colourful, spacious, purpose built environment. We believe in creating magical places for children and engaging children’s curiosity and imagination to inspire lifelong learning in a safe, loving, enabling environment. We embrace the fact that all children are unique and special and we strive to offer a programme of care and education that not only ensures children experience all areas of the ‘Foundation Stage Framework’ but that also appeals to every kind of learner.


Jabberwocky is easy to get to from Street and also Glastonbury, Butleigh and Meare. So if you are looking for a Day Nursery in Street or looking for a Day Nursery in Glastonbury or other local Mendip Somerset towns then please come and see us!


Visit the Jabberwocky Nursery website at: www.jabberwockynursery.co.uk 


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