Description
Free Reading Poster for the Classroom
Motivational Quotes About Reading
Reading Poster – Reading is Your Ticket to Everywhere
Possible Idea for Use:
Wall displays become ‘invisible’ pretty quickly in classrooms unless they are revisited, celebrated, discussed & reflected upon. Simply sticking a poster on the wall without introducing it and inviting comments means is just a ‘pretty’ just decoration.
Ask the students to reflect in pairs on what this quote could possibly mean and why their teacher has chosen to display it on the wall. You might like to record the responses but sometimes simply talking about something is a lesson in itself.
Possible Places We Could Go:
- Countries, Cultures & Environments – Learn about another part of the world #lowhangingfruit 😉
- The World Around You – What is that bird? What is that plant or tree? Why do we do this? etc
- Periods of History – So many places to go. In pairs have students as ‘I wonder…’ questions about history.
- Fantasy and Dystopian worlds
- Possible Career Paths – learn about finance, fire fighting, or being a pilot, etc – explore the students’ interests
- How to – cook a certain dish, build a certain thing, create a …
- Being well-informed can take you places. How?
- Your Inner World – What might this mean? Think psychology, self-help, emotion, motivation, the developing person through the lifespan etc
- See into the life stories of others – See life through their eyes – It is thought around 117 billion people have lived on Earth throughout history. Many of them have written.
- Entertainment – Use reading to help you to go to your ‘Happy Place’. What might this mean?
When you open up this discussion it can lead to many interesting viewpoints being expressed. Remember to share what this quote means to you as well.
Why is Reading So Important – a Few Thoughts:
- Reading improves vocabulary and language skills, which are essential for success in school and in life.
- Reading enhances critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, allowing students to better understand and analyze information.
- Reading improves memory and concentration, helping students retain information and focus on their studies.
- Reading is a key factor in academic success, with studies showing that students who read regularly have higher grades and test scores.
- Reading opens up new worlds and ideas, exposing students to diverse perspectives and cultures.
- Reading helps students develop empathy and emotional intelligence, allowing them to better understand and relate to others.
- Reading is a lifelong skill that will continue to benefit students as they grow and enter the workforce.
- Reading can be a fun and enjoyable activity, encouraging students to continue reading even after they leave school.
- Reading is an essential tool for success in today’s digital age, where the ability to read and comprehend information is more important than ever.
How to Download Your Free Reading Poster:
- Add the poster to your Cart using the ‘Add to Cart’ Button. NB You can only get the resources 2 at a time. #longstory
- Press the very small ‘View Cart’ Button at the very top right of this page.
- Press the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ Button
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- Press ‘Place Order’ and then scroll down to ‘Order Details’ and click on your resource there. It will open ready to save, print, cut out & laminate.
Another Way to Use this Free Reading Poster:
- Present the poster to the class and have them discuss the possible meanings with a partner. Students then share some of their responses with the class.
How about some Phonics Puzzles or some free Reciprocal Reading Prompt Cards
Literacy & Math Games
