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Celebrating World Teachers’ Day: Encouraging Reading for Young Learners
October 3, 2025
World Teachers' Day, celebrated every year on October 5th, is a time to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of teachers in shaping young minds. One of the most significant gifts teachers impart is a love for reading—an essential skill...
Celebrating Black History Month: Encouraging Literacy Through Stories of Heritage
October 1, 2025
Black History Month is a time to celebrate and reflect on the contributions, achievements, and history of Black individuals and communities. It is an opportunity for children to learn about diverse cultures, historical events, and influential figures who have shaped...
Celebrate Libraries Week: Engage Your Child with Books and Reading Activities
September 29, 2025
Libraries Week is a time to celebrate the vital role that libraries play in promoting reading and literacy across the UK. Whether through access to diverse books, engaging literacy programs, or community events, libraries provide a rich learning environment for...
Cosy Up With Reading Chest This Autumn
September 18, 2025
September means new shoes, fresh pencil cases… and the return of the school run (deep breath!). It’s also the perfect moment to set good habits for the year ahead. Reading regularly at home can give children a real boost as...
Ahoy Matey! Bringing ‘Talk Like a Pirate Day’ to Life with Reading Activities
September 11, 2025
Ahoy there! Every September 19th it’s time to dust off your best “Arrr!” because Talk Like a Pirate Day is here. It’s a brilliant excuse to add a splash of silliness to your child’s reading and spark their imagination. Whether...
Whizzpopping Ways to Celebrate Roald Dahl Day
September 10, 2025
Every year on September 13th, families everywhere celebrate Roald Dahl Day. It’s the perfect excuse to dive into the whiz-popping worlds of one of the greatest children’s authors of all time. Dahl’s books have been making kids laugh, gasp, and...
How to Keep Kids Reading All Summer (Without a Battle)
July 17, 2025
Ah, summer. Long lazy mornings, sticky ice lollies, the smell of suncream on everything. And the perfect time for children to... completely forget how to read? OK, not quite. But the “summer slide” is real—kids can lose a surprising amount...
Stories That Spark Creativity: Fun Ways to Mix Reading and Art for Children’s Art Week
June 29, 2025
Children’s Art Week is the perfect excuse to get out the crayons, splash a bit of paint around (hopefully not on the cat), and let creativity run wild. But it’s also a brilliant time to weave in some reading —...
Words That Wow: Fun Ways to Celebrate National Writing Day
June 23, 2025
National Writing Day is the perfect excuse to grab a pencil (or a glittery gel pen) and let your child’s imagination run wild. It’s all about celebrating the magic of storytelling — and showing kids just how powerful their words...
Make Father’s Day About Stories, Not Just Socks
June 12, 2025
Sure, you could wrap up another bottle of aftershave or a novelty mug. But if you’re looking to give Dad something truly special this Father’s Day — something that actually sticks — try stories. Reading together isn’t just lovely in...
New! Printed Certificates Now Included in Your Book Packs
June 11, 2025
Good news! From now on, we’re popping printed certificates into your Reading Chest book packs – so your child can proudly hold their achievements in their hands (and stick them to the fridge, obviously). Every little reader deserves a big...