Wonderfully simple but with the most incredibly positive impact for both Silver Listeners and Silver Readers.
Children (known as Silver Readers) telephone a Silver Listener every week and then read a short story or poem to them.
This not only helps the children to become more confident in their reading skills but also links our children to the older members of our communities and helps diminish their chances of feeling isolated.
Schools and parents can get involved in Silver Stories. We will provide you with all of the information and guidance to get started.
Our experience shows us that children who become Silver Readers can become more enthusiastic about reading, develop greater confidence, fluency and expression in their reading and thoroughly enjoy building a relationship with their Silver Listener.
Could you or someone you know benefit from weekly telephone contact?
Would you or someone you know enjoy hearing a child read a story over the telephone every week?
Silver Stories is incredibly proud that Mary, who has been a Silver Reader for over five years, is a finalist in the BBC Radio Manchester Young Hero Award. These awards are part of the annual BBC Radio Manchester ‘Make a Differnece’ Awards. They aim to celebrate children under the age of 16 who are making…
I have often thought what a great idea
It really is a joy to hear,
To hear you children having your say
I really look forward to every Thursday,
Dear children as you happily speak
I look forward to hearing you every week,
Keep up the good work and all you do,
Best wishes and a HUGE thank you.
Silver stories is now part of the Children’s University click on link for more information.
