All age resources
These resources are suitable to use with any age group for your Summer Book-nic.
Book-nic placemat
Decorate with a design for your favourite book and use as a mat at your picnic.
Book character portrait
Draw, paint or collage to create your favourite book character.
Book cover food labels
Decorate your picnic food using these mini book covers and some cocktail sticks.
Authors reading and sharing inspiration for reading
A collection of embedded videos showing a range of authors reading extracts from their books or talking about their writing.
Ways that reading brings me joy
A resource to help you capture and display how your students enjoy reading.
Whole class activities
These activities can be done in the classroom, if the weather lets us down!
My Reading River (Primary)
Students add pictures/words to show what they have read in last 24 hours.
My Reading River (Secondary)
Students add pictures/words to show what they have read in last 24 hours.
Make a mini book instructions
Follow our guide for creating your own mini book. It creates 6 inside pages and a front a back cover. Students can create their own tales or make a version of their favourite book.
North Tyneside Libraries quiz (handout)
A selection of puzzling questions from the team at our North Tyneside Libraries. This version is designed to give out to students as a handout.
Book Tracker
Record the books you have read, shared and talked about during your Summer Book-nic.
North Tyneside Libraries quiz (slides)
A selection of puzzling questions from the team at our North Tyneside Libraries. This version is designed to deliver to a class as slides.