Activity 1.3: Checklist - Modelling Joyful Reading

Modelling Joyful Reading

Before you move on, take a few minutes to reflect on how joyful reading has felt this week. Noticing your own engagement, body language, and tone helps you see just how much your presence shapes your child’s love of reading. 

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Remember: Modelling doesn’t require perfection or grand gestures: it lives in small daily actions. each moment plants a seed of joyful literacy that will bloom over time.

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Modelling Joyful Reading

Before you move on, take a few minutes to reflect on how joyful reading has felt this week. Noticing your own engagement, body language, and tone helps you see just how much your presence shapes your child’s love of reading.

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Radiate Authentic Enthusiasm

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I smile genuinely when opening a book.
Let your face light up when you encounter a favourite passage or discover something new.
My voice shows excitement during read-alouds.
Use varied tones, emphasis, and pacing to bring stories to life.
I maintain relaxed, inviting body language while reading.
Sit comfortably, hold books lovingly, avoid rigid or rushed postures.
I express joy even during repeat readings.
Find something new to appreciate each time, even in familiar stories.
I use gestures and expressions naturally while reading.
Let your whole self be engaged in the storytelling experience.
I pause to savour beautiful language or illustrations.
Take moments to appreciate craft, pointing out wonderful words or artwork.
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Narrate Your Reader’s Mind

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I think aloud about what might happen next.
“I wonder if she’ll find her way home…” or “What do you think he’ll do?”
I make connections between stories and real life.
“This reminds me of when we went to the beach” or “That’s just like your cousin!”
I share my emotional reactions to stories.
“That made me feel worried for the character” or “What a funny surprise!”
I ask genuine questions about the story and show curiosity.
“Why do you think he said that?” or “What would you have done?”
I demonstrate rereading for understanding.
“Wait, let me read that again” — when something is confusing or particularly good.
I verbalize my visualization.
“I can picture the castle in my mind” or “I imagine this character has curly hair.”
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Show Versatility in Reading Situations

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I read in various comfortable locations.
Couch, bed, outside, kitchen table, beach, bus — show that reading fits anywhere.
I bring books to waiting situations.
Doctor’s offices, car rides, restaurant waits, airplane rides — books as portable companions.
I read at different times of the day.
Morning coffee with a magazine, afternoon quiet time with a book, bedtime stories — reading has no single moment.
I demonstrate reading in a variety of formats.
Picture books, chapter books, magazines, e-books, and audiobooks all count.
I read for different purposes.
For work, pleasure, information, to solve problems, to stay informed, and for inspiration.
I show reading as a calming, comforting activity.
I turn to books when stressed, tired, or needing quiet time — modelling reading as self-care.
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Share Your Personal Reading Life

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I talk about books I am currently reading.
“I’m reading this mystery and I can’t wait to find out who did it!”
I celebrate finishing books.
Share the satisfaction of completing a story or learning something new.
I share favourite books from my childhood.
“This was my favourite book when I was your age.”
I set reading goals alongside my child.
“Let’s both try to read for 20 minutes together tonight” or “I want to finish this chapter too.”
I display books prominently in our home.
On bookshelves, coffee tables — library hauls are proudly shown and second-hand finds are discussed at the dinner table.
I discuss books with other adults in front of my children.
Book recommendations, discussing plots, sharing reading experiences — let children overhear your reading life.

💬 Reflect on Your Week

What came most naturally to you this week?
Where do you want to grow or try something new next week?
One moment this week when you felt the connection happen:
Modelling doesn’t require perfection — every small moment plants a seed. 🌱
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Thank you for reflecting!

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Modelling doesn’t require perfection or grand gestures: it lives in small daily actions. Each moment plants a seed of joyful literacy that will bloom over time.

— Words That Bloom
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