Rainbow Reading is an evidence-based learning support programme designed to develop a love of reading and improve students reading skills.

 

What does Rainbow Reading at Oranga School look like?

• Rainbow Reading is delivered by one of our trained Learning Assistants, Lolini

• Rainbow Reading is available for our Year 5 & 6 students, as well as students who are ESOL

• students are selected for the programme by the SENco based on their reading abilities, in consulatation with teachers, whānau and students 

• students generally stay on the programme for 8-10 weeks

• students work with the Learning Assistant every day for 30-40 minutes

• the programme is run in the student's classroom environment

• lessons incorporate a range of activities inclcuding, 1:1 adult support, listening to audiobook recordings, word and comprehension games, writing activities and self-assessment

• ongoing assessment and monitoring of student progress ensures that learning is catered to each student and provides the right amount of challenge.

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For more information on the Rainbow Reading programme, click on the image below

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