THE NUMBER 1 THING YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE DOING IN ORDER TO PASS THE 11 PLUS EXAM!

When people ask me what is the NUMBER 1 thing my child should be doing in order to pass the 11 plus exam, I will always tell them: READING. 

READING EVERY SINGLE DAY! 

Reading will help develop your child’s Vocabulary, grammar, spellings, their comprehension skills, their writing , etc, etc…

It’s also important that they practice and revise the other subjects like; VERBAL AND NON VERBAL REASONING AND MATH. 

Encouraging a love of reading in your child will help them develop literacy skills and broaden their perspective. 

Here are some tips to encourage your child to read: 

1. Start early; introduce books to your child as early as possible . Even if they can’t read yet. Reading to them will instill the love of stories to them. (Remember – you get what you put in when it comes to children’s learning, if you want your child to do well in school you must help them at home regularly)  
2. Make Reading fun: Get them books that are engaging and age appropriate. Take them to the library and let them choose their own books. If you have a space in your house, you can create a small reading corner (put 2 or more soft cushions on the floor or on the carpets with a basket full of books, you get the gist)
3. Be a role model. Children often emulate their parents behavior, so if they see you reading they are more likely to do the same.
4. Limit screen time
5. Create a reading routine. Set a specific time each day for  reading. This can be before bedtime or anytime that suits your family schedules. 

I hope this helps – Please remember the key to encouraging your child to read is to make it fun. 

 By doing so, you can help your child develop a love for reading that will last for a lifetime. 

Best of luck to all the children sitting for the 11 plus exam in September !