A session on the significance of reading to children from an early age. In icelandic.

During this educational morning, Auður will discuss how reading comprehension is built on language understanding and reading skills, and how reading to and with young children can support their future reading comprehension.

Reading sessions with young children are a valuable gift from adults to children. Reading aloud provides countless opportunities, both directly and indirectly, to expand vocabulary and teach children to infer and reflect on information from texts. These crucial skills accompany children into formal reading education in primary school.

Auður Soffía Björgvinsdóttir is a primary school teacher and literacy specialist with a master’s degree from the University of Akureyri. She is set to complete her PhD at the University of Iceland at the end of March this year.

A lifelong bookworm, Auður has specialized in literacy studies and children's reading instruction. She is passionate about ensuring that all children receive strong foundational reading education so they can later read anything their hearts desire.

Educational mornings are supported by Norðurorka.

"We encourage you to attend the event in an environmentally friendly manner. Public transport is free, and all city buses stop in the town center, just 300 meters from the library."