Pajama Day

The festivities kicked-off with Pajama Day, where students arrived at school dressed in their cozy pajamas, accompanied by their favorite books, blankets, and stuffed toys. The day unfolded with a variety of engaging activities, including sustained silent reading, small group reading, and a delightful storytelling session where teachers read 鈥楻oom on the Broom鈥� followed by a screening of the movie adaptation. It was a day filled with joy and enthusiasm, fostering a warm atmosphere of literary enjoyment for everyone!

Mr. Fan

The following week, our passionate Chinese teacher, Mr. Wang (affectionately known as Mr. Fan), led the 鈥楶oetry Slam鈥� session alongside other exceptional teachers, engaging all primary students. The teachers guided the students through the rhythmic beats and melodic verses of poetry in different languages, like Chinese, English, Thai, Spanish, Afrikaans, and more. They also encouraged them to dive even deeper into their imagination by translating the poems into vibrant drawings and expressive writing.聽

Ms. Rosemary (Ms. Milk) also graced us with her presence and serenaded us with the heartfelt song 鈥楴ever Enough鈥�. Mesmerized by her beautiful voice, the students were captivated, and together, we reflected on the importance of time spent with our loved ones.聽

Reading Buddies

Another popular activity during this event was the reading buddies program, where older kids paired up with younger students to read together. This not only helped younger students to improve their reading skills, but also fostered a sense of community and friendship among students of different ages.聽

We were also delighted to welcome some guest readers in person and via Zoom. The Early Years students were thrilled to welcome two dads, each clutching a storybook. Mr. Pethet shared 鈥楴o, David鈥�, encouraging responsible choices, while Mr. Zaw, accompanied by his giant bear, captivated them with 鈥楾he Very Itchy Bear鈥�. Meanwhile, Mr. Sam鈥檚 mom gladly read a story to Grade 2 via Zoom about 鈥楶ossum Magic鈥�, a tale that had been told to Mr. Sam when he was their age.聽

Book Character Day

Finally, the event culminated with the annual Book Character Day where the students and teachers confidently strutted the runway with their creative聽 and magnificent costumes.聽聽

At Wells Bang Na, Reading Month wasn鈥檛 just a regular event – it was like stepping into a magical adventure that touched the hearts of every student and teacher. As the month came to an end, the sounds of laughter and the dreams sparked by stories hung in the air, reminding everyone of the wonderful spell reading casts on our lives, shaping our brighter futures.聽

Written by: Ms. Adoracion Paredes and Ms. Queenie Lively

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One of the highlights of the month was the visit by Mr. Nick Lively, children’s book author and illustrator.聽 Mr. Nick answered our questions about writing and publishing books. This visit was a great opportunity for students to interact with a professional writer and learn about the creative process behind the books they love to read. The best part of this experience is listening to him read his books!

Another popular activity during Reading Month was the reading buddies program, where older students paired up with younger students to read together. This not only helped younger students to improve their reading skills, but also fostered a sense of community and friendship among students of different ages.

Parents were also invited to participate in Reading Month by acting as guest readers for their children’s classes. This provided a great opportunity for parents to engage with their children’s learning and to instill in them a love of reading from an early age.

The school also organized a pajama day, where students were encouraged to come to school dressed in their favorite pajamas and bring their favorite books to read. This fun and relaxed atmosphere allowed students to get comfortable and fully immerse themselves in their reading. Before the students read, we watched 鈥淭he Gruffalo鈥� movie to spark discussion amongst the students.

Finally, the school’s beautiful garden was transformed into a special reading space. Reading outdoors is a new experience for some of us. This outdoor space provided a perfect retreat for students to enjoy their books in a new setting.

Reading Month is not just a time-limited event, but rather a stepping stone towards building a lifelong love of reading.

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