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David Appleyard

David has over a decade of experience in early years and reading as a school governor and EYFS lead. He's spent 20+ years working in online education for Envato and Design Shack, teaching creative and technical skills to millions (and managing a team of educators).

He's also taught two boys to read from scratch — and remembers exactly how bewildering the early stages can feel. He knows this journey from both sides of the fence.

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Back into books: gentle ways to restart reading in January
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Back into books: gentle ways to restart reading in January

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Christmas and advent reading traditions to make the season magical
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Christmas and advent reading traditions to make the season magical

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Bright ideas for Bonfire Night: spark imagination through reading
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Bright ideas for Bonfire Night: spark imagination through reading

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Spooky stories and reading fun this Halloween
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Spooky stories and reading fun this Halloween

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World Teachers’ Day: celebrating the teachers who spark a love of reading
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World Teachers’ Day: celebrating the teachers who spark a love of reading

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Celebrate Black History Month: explore stories of courage and culture
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Celebrate Black History Month: explore stories of courage and culture

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Cosy up with Reading Chest this autumn
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Cosy up with Reading Chest this autumn

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Ahoy matey! Bringing Talk Like a Pirate Day to life with reading activities
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Ahoy matey! Bringing Talk Like a Pirate Day to life with reading activities

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Whizzpopping ways to celebrate Roald Dahl Day
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Whizzpopping ways to celebrate Roald Dahl Day

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How to keep kids reading all summer (without a battle)
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How to keep kids reading all summer (without a battle)

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Stories that spark creativity: fun ways to mix reading and art for Children’s Art Week
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Stories that spark creativity: fun ways to mix reading and art for Children’s Art Week

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