Endorsements
What impact is the digital age having on children under 5? In short: a big impact. Absolutely amazing to see Sarah Kingham back in Hong Kong to share her expertise and knowledge in this area at City Kids Preschool and Playgroup last night.
Sarah Kingham is amongst a number of women in education, who is determined to make an impact and change children’s lives for the better. Starting her career as a teacher, she wanted to make even more of a difference. So she turned to becoming an Early Years Adviser in primary schools. This need to reach out and help children has now extended to her starting her own business, to make a difference on her terms.
I had yet another chance to hang off every word from Educator and Speaker, Sarah Kingham as we talked about the impact of the Digital Age on Children Under 5. It has put so many of my own screen time habits into sharp focus, and I spent the weekend feeling empowered and more connected with my own young children.
“Inspiring training with a wonderful tool to empower children to love to read and learn, the emotional approach has made a deep impact on my general view of teaching in the Early Years.”
“Readit2: the whole day has flowed so well, each part has had a really important place in the training. This training has really motivated our teachers, thank you”
“Readit2 is pretty much one of the best things we have done….already in just 6 weeks, the impact it’s had has been phenomenal…..young disadvantaged children in our Nursery class are just so enthusiastic and motivated to read which they weren’t before….”
“It’s had such an impact so quickly. Children who were never previously interested in books and stories are seen spending time in the book corner and clambering to read with other children’s named Readit2 readers. We have also noticed increased levels of concentration, talk and interest in books.”
“It’s fantastic, I love it, the child I’m reading with loves it too and the moment he sees me enter the classroom, he approaches me enthusiastically and goes and finds a copy of his favourite book. In such a short period of time, I have seen a massive improvement in his attention span and behaviour. I tell my Headteacher EVERY day how wonderful it is.”
“I want to thank you for your INSET on Tuesday, the Early Years Team and KS1 teachers were truly inspired and have already there is ‘physi/gym’ going on first thing in the morning. We look forward to implementing many strategies you have given us to motivate reluctant writers. We have all gained enormously from your experience and expertise on the subject, thank you.”
“Readit2 continues to empower children with confidence and self-esteem at both my centres. The children chosen to be part of the project are the ones who score low on FL scales for emotional well-being and involvement. Children look forward to their session with the same adult. The progress we have observed in terms of their emotional development is phenomenal especially as they are able to regulate their emotions better and additionally their language and literacy skills are developing. That secure attachment with their adult has given them the confidence which is apparent in other areas of their learning and development.”
“We are continuing with Readit2 – we have found that it has helped our children feel more confident about coming into school. All children on the programme have shown an increased interest in books and an understanding of how books work. Some of our children have become so confident that they have shared their Readit 2 books with the class, taking on the role of reader. The children who accessed Readit 2 were chosen because they did not readily interact with books and a few had emotional difficulties coming to school. These children have all built up a good bond with their Readit 2 adults – which has helped them to be more confident in class.”
“We all agreed it was an all-round enjoyable INSET Day, inspiring, well delivered and concise. My staff are very excited about getting Readit2 started and we all agree that it will be invaluable for our vulnerable children. Feedback from one member of staff – …Had an inspiring and educational day with Sarah, Readit2 Founder. Reading to and with your kids, our kids, anyone’s kids is one of the MOST important things you can do with a child. Give them the joy of literature, discovery and imagination. Set them up for life. This training and programme teach you to do it! Great work, Sarah!”