Story time is a highlight of the day for many young students, and teachers can boost engagement even further by adding costumes and sound effects.

Learners at Khandubuhle Primary School in Pimville marked World Read Aloud Day through a reading event aimed at building confidence and a love for books.

As schools continue in virtual and hybrid capacities because of the pandemic, parents and teachers are in search of ways to make up for lost learning time and prevent the inevitable COVID slide.