Easy to use 38 wk reading record for any age with an emphasis on reading for pleasure, choice and discussion. Designed to give pupils more ownership over their reading, can be made into an A5 booklet when printed. Each week the pupil chooses from 1 to 8 reading tasks such as reading to someone, reading silently alone or with someone, having someone read to you, reading in bed etc Pupils also choose 1 extra activity to complete that week from 6 choices such as making a book poster or bookmarks, listening to an author talk or doing a book quest activity Space for a comment each week from an adult or the pupil Space to write what they are reading Comes with instructions, book quest activities and space for an end of year comment from the pupil about their reading journey. Instructions for printing Print in A4 landscape double sided flipped on the short edge The first 2 sheets form the front and back covers and inside covers The remaining sheets form the 38wk journal, print less for a shorter period.

A Year 7 Fiction Menu designed specifically for your 2024 Y7 starters to taste some of the best fiction around. Designed in the style of a restaurant menu it has 6 categories and is a 6 sided, free standing resource. The 2023 starter Fiction Menu is also included for free and so the 2 Menus include 60 titles to choose from. Simply print in landscape double sided on the short side and fold. The 2024 menu categories are: Starters: shorter reads School Snacks: fiction set in school A Taste of the Past: Historical fiction A Feast of Fantasy: Fantasy, Sci-fi & Horror World Cuisine: Fiction set in places other than the UK Chef’s Choice: Some of my favourite titles

20 reasons to read for 20 minutes a day poster

Three A4 posters showing Olympians and Paralympians who have written fiction for children and young people. See their Olympic careers and achievements and the titles of their books. This resources would complement any Olympic display in your school, classroom or library. Add my Olympic Sports booklist to this resources for a comprehensive Olympic and Reading experience

A comprehensive list of fiction to match over half of the Olympic sports at Paris 2024. For all school ages from Reception to 14+ this list includes information on Olympians and Paralympians who have written fiction and will complement any Olympic display that you are planning for the library or classroom.

The 2023 Government Reading Framework advocates a strategic approach to nurturing a reading habit rather than relying on an eclectic mix of activities. This booklet aims to provide practical ideas on how to develop a strategic approach to motivate pupils to read, including developing a R4P pedagogy, giving staff time to develop their knowledge of texts, providing space and time to read and chat about books, providing access to diverse texts,monitoring attitudes and behaviours during R4P time and building reading communities. Use it alongside my other R4P resources available at TES Aimed at Primary and Middle Schools but would also be relevant for Secondary Contents Laying the foundations for a R4P culture: an overview Building a R4P culture: put into practice Next steps: an action plan Next steps: actions Book awards Disengaged and disadvantaged readers Reading Pledge template

A simple groups game that encourages book chat, perfect for library lessons or book clubs and can be used for anyone 3 to 100. All you need is a group of readers and 2 dice.

This resource includes 4 bookmarks for each of the year groups: Years 3&4, Years 5&6 and Years 7&8 with a fiction menu of ten or more titles on each bookmark and 4 bookmarks for each age group there are over forty recommendations for each age group. Each age group has a different bookmark for: Empathy, Fantasy, Adventure/Thrillers and Funny and includes a diverse range of authors, characters, narrative styles and lengths. Bookmarks were created in March 2024. For other Year group booklists check out my other booklists on TES

Fun certificates to reward reading for pleasure where you might not necessarily expect it, award a small prize along with the certificate when you find a child reading in the playground, walking around school, in the lunch queue. I have found that they start reading in the hope to be caught!

2 posters to encourage pupils to keep a book in their bags because they never know when they might want to escape to another world.

A colourful poster showing the places that you can go when you read fiction for pleasure, great for all age groups as classroom, school and library displays.

Six emoji posters showing the different genres and emotions that fiction can make you feel. Add your own titles of books from your collection that best fit each emotion.

24 Book related challenges, activities and questions that require no previous reading, perfect for a class or group activity in the classroom or library. Get them to complete a line, a diagonal or a full house for added entertainment.

24 Book related challenges, activities and questions that require no previous reading, perfect for a class or group activity in the classroom or library. Get them to complete a line, a diagonal or a full house for added entertainment.

A book quest for 9 to 12 year olds that does not necessarily require the pupil to have read the books so perfect for class or group activities. Individuals or groups can work at researching a line, diagonal or a full house.

A fun template for readers to fill in with their favourite reads, current reads, this term’s reads or whatever books they would like to use.

6 different ways that pupils might want to create a book review, from written to illustrated and verbally.

Two I am reading posters for all members of the school community to go on classroom doors, displays and libraries.

This 8 page booklet gives practical and realistic small steps to building a R4P culture in your whole school community, small steps that build a solid foundation to flourish as a R4P school The 2023 Government Reading Framework advocates a strategic approach to nurturing a reading habit rather than relying on an eclectic mix of activities. This booklet aims to provide practical ideas on how to develop a strategic approach to motivate pupils to read, including developing a R4P pedagogy, giving staff time to develop their knowledge of texts, providing space and time to read and chat about books, providing access to diverse texts, monitoring attitudes and behaviours during R4P time and building reading communities.