the science of bookbug
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The Science of Bookbug
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Bookbug programme • Encourages all parents and carers to
share stories, songs and rhymes with children from birth
• Bookbug bags• Gaelic• Additional support needs
• Bookbug Sessions• Library Challenge
• Delivered in every local authority and health board in Scotland to every baby and child
• Scottish Government funding
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Bookbug Sessions
• Free story, song and rhyme sessions
• Interactive to encourage bonding
• Take place in libraries and other community venues
• Over 22,500 sessions held across Scotland in 2015/2016
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Bookbug for the Home
• Targeted Bookbug Sessions delivered individually or in very small groups
• Sessions take place in family homes or community groups
• Families move on to attend public Bookbug – sometimes with support
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Why Bookbug?“Doing frequent home learning activities such as reading and singing from an early age is associated with better cognitive ability (vocabulary and problem solving) at age 3, even after taking account of socio-demographic factors.”
Growing up in Scotland – the impact of children’s early activities on cognitive development. Bromley, C.www.growingupinscotland.org.uk
Early Learning at Bookbug Sessions
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First stages
The human baby is incomplete. It arrives ready to be programmed by adults. (Sue Gerhardt)
• Babies arrive into the world ready to learn
• Babies need loving adults to help them make sense of the world around them
• Babies need interaction with loving adults to help them grow and develop parts of their brain
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Benefit of: Rhymes• Babies love rhythm• Rhymes give children a chance to catch the words
• The ability to hear a steady beat is a strong predictor of reading skills
“Rhythm, movement and music are all important for your baby’s brain. Rocking, dancing and singing will help their brain to grow” Sally Featherstone and Clare Beswick: Getting to Know You
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Benefit of: Music
Music trains the ear to hear and the mind to pattern.
• Babies are sensitive to rhythm, tempo and melody – even before they understand speech.
• Music encourages movement
• Music develops an awareness of sounds
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Benefit of: Movement• Develops motor
skills• Encourages
active lifestyle• Social
“Movement activates the neural wiring through the body, making the whole body the instrument of learning” Carla Hannaford
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Building attachment
Attachment developed through:
• Cuddling and tickling
• Laughing together• Interaction• Eye contact
‘Attachment is like having an internal teddy bear’Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk
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‘Love of reading is more important in academic achievement than a child’s social or economic background’
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, ‘Reading for Change’ , 2002
