Goal
Create a reading space that feels special — because the right environment makes a real difference to how children feel about sitting down with a book.
You'll need
- Autumn Colouring
- Spring Colouring
- Reading Champion Certificate
How to do it
Drape blankets over chairs and a sofa to make a proper den. Cushions inside. Hang the autumn or spring colouring pages on the inside walls — clip them to the blankets with pegs or tuck them in.
Print the reading champion certificate and display it prominently. Add a reading light if you have one, or a torch. Gather books, a bookmark, maybe a snack. Make it feel like somewhere worth being.
Then get in and read. The den doesn't need to last beyond the session — but turning reading into an occasion is one of the most effective things you can do for a child who's a bit resistant. It's hard to be grumpy about reading when you're in a fort.
Grab our resources
Print our autumn, spring, or any other colouring to get started.
