Posts Tagged ‘reading for pleasure’
All Join In! Fostering Engagement and Participation at Storytime
The Educative Power of Picture Books Storytime is, without question, one of the most magical parts of the early years day and story books are one of the most important resources in the lived curriculum. The best early years language and literacy plans pay close attention to the breadth and balance of story books across…
Read MoreFrom Discussion to Impact: How Our Teacher Reading Group Shapes Classroom Practice
From September, I will once again have the privilege of leading an Open University Teacher Reading Group (OU TRG) with what I know will be a dynamic group of practitioners. Previous groups have been made up of teachers and librarians from nursery to secondary schools. Our shared aim is simple but powerful: to deepen our…
Read MoreCelebrate World Book Night 2026: A Chance for Schools and Settings to Inspire a Love of Reading
Every year on 23 April, schools, settings, families, and communities across the UK come together to celebrate World Book Night – a national event dedicated to sharing the joy and power of reading. Led by The Reading Agency, this annual celebration encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to discover books that inspire, comfort and…
Read MoreOpening the doors to reading: why class visits to the local library matter
Why class visits to the local library matter more than ever As we celebrate the National Year of Reading, there has never been a better moment to reconnect children with one of the most powerful reading spaces in their community: the local library. A class visit to the library is far more than a pleasant…
Read MoreWorld Book Day 2026 – making it meaningful
World Book Day 2026 takes place on Thursday 5th March this year. It provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate books, authors, illustrators, and the love of reading with children and adults alike. Research tells us that reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of future success for a child – even above family circumstance,…
Read MoreThe National Year of Reading 2026
The National Year of Reading: why it matters and how schools can get involved In 2026, schools across the UK will be invited to take part in the National Year of Reading. This is part of a coordinated effort, led by the National Literacy Trust, to reignite reading for pleasure, strengthen literacy outcomes, and reconnect…
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