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 reading activities, parents can make books even more engaging for young readers.
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 and engaging, parents can use this day to inspire their young readers and create memorable experiences.
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 sharing our updated service with you and your family. Whether you’re already familiar with Reading (more…)
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 home, during this busy time. 10 Minutes a Day You might find the usual reading (more…)
Lots of our members have been in touch to discuss how best to navigate this transitional period. Some schools seem to be sending books home straight away, whilst others are not, and the confusion surrounding book bands and phonics is as prevalent as ever. So, we’d like to offer some ideas and reassurance for the (more…)
The first school half term has flown by! Routines are established, teachers and children are getting familiar with each other, and focused learning is taking place. An exciting milestone for many new school starters is taking home their first reading book to share and practice. However, some of our Reading Chest members have reported a (more…)
