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?
The Queen spent time with school children, library staff and volunteers from St Austell Library, as well as representatives from charities, including Silver Stories. Co-Founders of Cornwall-based charity Silver Stories, Elisabeth and David Carney-Haworth OBEs, explained to The Queen the work the charity is undertaking to connect school age children (silver readers) with older people…
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.
