--- title: "Books & Reading" url: "https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/Families/books-reading" school: "St Edmund’s Nursery School and Children’s Centre" --- Just a quick note to let you know there’s no Play & Learn this week. We’ll be back on Monday 9th November and can’t wait to see you all there! # Books & Reading ## ![](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/images/images/main_photo_for_books_and_reading.jpg)![](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/images/images/main_photo_for_books_and_reading.jpg)Just 10 Minutes a Day Makes a Difference! Reading together is one of the best things you can do for your child and it only takes 10 minutes a day! Reading aloud helps your child develop language, build vocabulary, improve memory and learn to listen and concentrate. Most importantly, it's fun and a lovely way to bond together. You don't even need a book telling your child a simple story you know works just as well. The most important thing is that you both enjoy it! ### **The NHS Says...** You can start sharing books with your baby from a very early age. Even before they can speak, babies love hearing your voice it helps them get a feel for the sounds, rhythms and rhymes of language. It's also a wonderful way to bond and is great for your baby's emotional wellbeing. Don't forget your local library too they have a brilliant range of children's books and often run story sessions for young children. ### Families - [Yummy New Menu!](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/yummy-new-menu) - [Parental involvement](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/Families/parental-involvement) - [Books & Reading](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/Families/books-reading) - [Home Safety Tips for Families](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/Families/keeping-children-safe) - [Playing and Learning at Home ](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/playing-and-learning-at-home) - [50 Things at St Edmund's](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/Families/50-things-to-do) - [Small Talk](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/Families/small-talk) - [Family Hubs & Best Start in Life](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/Families/parents-online) - [What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage: a guide for parents ](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/Families/what-to-expect-in-the-early-years-foundation-stage-a-guide-for-parents) - [Splashing Safely at Home](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/splashing-safely-at-home) ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-edmunds-ns-cc/images/logo/St_Edmunds-white-out-logo.png) **St Edmund’s Nursery School and Children’s Centre** Washington Street Girlington Bradford BD8 9QW Girlington BD8 9QW ### Useful Links - [Contact Us](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/contact-us) - [Policies](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/about-us/policies) - [Ofsted](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/about-us/ofsted) - [Our Curriculum](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/children/our-curriculum/what-curriculum-do-we-follow) © Copyright 2017–2026 St Edmund’s Nursery School and Children’s Centre School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stedmundsbradford.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)