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Making the Most of the May Half-Term Holidays: Exploring Reading Activities for Children
May 23, 2025
The May half-term holidays offer a perfect opportunity to engage children in fun and educational activities. With spring in full bloom, it’s an excellent time to incorporate reading into outdoor adventures and creative experiences. Keeping reading a part of the...
Supporting Young Minds: Reading Activities for Mental Health Awareness Week
May 12, 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week is a valuable time to reflect on the importance of emotional well-being, especially for children. Reading is a powerful tool that can support young minds, helping them process emotions, develop empathy, and build resilience. Through mindful...
Celebrate National Share-a-Story Month: Fostering Joy in Reading Together
May 6, 2025
National Share-a-Story Month is a wonderful celebration dedicated to the magic of storytelling. It provides an opportunity for families to come together and enjoy the benefits of reading aloud, sparking imagination, and strengthening bonds through shared stories. Engaging children in...
Step Into Reading: Make The Most of National Walking Month
April 30, 2025
National Walking Month is a fantastic opportunity to embrace outdoor activities while encouraging children to develop a love for reading. Walking and reading may seem like separate activities, but when combined, they create an engaging way to boost literacy skills,...
Kickstart the Summer Term: Boost Your Child’s Reading at Home
April 27, 2025
The start of the summer term marks an exciting time for children as they transition into a new phase of learning. With longer days, warmer weather, and fresh opportunities for exploration, this is a perfect time to reinforce strong reading...
Celebrating Shakespeare’s Birthday: Bringing the Bard into Your Child’s Reading Experience
April 23, 2025
Every year on April 23rd, literature lovers celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday—an opportunity to introduce children to one of history’s greatest storytellers. While Shakespeare’s works might seem complex for young readers, his themes of friendship, adventure, and perseverance resonate strongly with children....
Celebrating Mother’s Day: Making Memories with Reading
March 26, 2025
Mother’s Day is a special time to celebrate love, appreciation, and family connections. In the UK, this cherished day provides the perfect opportunity for parents and children to spend quality time together. One of the best ways to make lasting...
Spring into Reading: How to Celebrate the Start of Spring with Your Child
March 21, 2025
Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and fresh beginnings. As flowers bloom and days grow longer, it’s the perfect time to refresh your child’s reading routine and celebrate the joy of books. By integrating seasonal themes into storytelling and...
Celebrating World Book Day: Making Reading Fun for Kids
March 6, 2025
World Book Day is a special event that celebrates the magic of books and storytelling. Held annually on the first Thursday of March in the UK, it encourages children to develop a lifelong love of reading. By making reading fun...
Reading Chest is Back!
October 16, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that Reading Chest is now open for business again, and we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes to make sure it’s better than ever! With a brand new website design, we can’t wait to start...
How to Keep the Momentum Going During the Summer Term!
April 15, 2024
The summer term is notoriously chaotic – sports day, summer productions and assessments, you name it, it's crammed in! So, we thought we’d compile our list of top tips to help your little ones continue to enjoy their reading at...