25 August 2022
'Busy Party' Activity Sheet
Colour your own bunting with this activity sheet from for ‘Busy Party’, illustrated by Jill Howarth.
25 August 2022
'Adventures on Trains' Activity Pack
Activity sheets full of puzzles inspired by the ‘Adventures on Trains’ book series.
25 August 2022
Summer of Fun Train Activity Sheets - English (Younger Children)
Young children can join in the Summer of Fun in Wales and let their library take them on a rail journey to learn all about trains! Activity sheets are also available for older children at https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6163/ and in Welsh at https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6164/
25 August 2022
Summer of Fun Train Activity Sheets - Welsh (Younger Children)
Young children can join in the Summer of Fun in Wales and let their library take them on a rail journey to learn all about trains! Activity sheets are also available for older children at https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6164/ and in English at https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6163/
25 August 2022
Summer of Fun Train Activity Sheets - Welsh
Join in the Summer of Fun in Wales and follow your library on a mini journey of discovery on the train! Children can use these fun activity sheets to learn about the trains and railways across Wales. English versions of these activity...
25 August 2022
Summer of Fun Train Activity Sheets - English
Join in the Summer of Fun in Wales and follow your library on a mini journey of discovery on the train! Children can use these fun activity sheets to learn about the trains and railways across Wales. Welsh versions of these activity...
19 August 2022
'This Little Dinosaur' Activity Sheets
Beautifully illustrated activity sheets for ‘This Little Dinosaur’ by Carol Byers and Alberta Torres.
19 August 2022
'Tales from Acorn Wood' Activity Pack
Fun activities inspired by the ‘Tales from Acorn Wood’ series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Sceffler, including spot the difference, drawing and colouring.
19 August 2022
IOP Discovering Our World Activity Pack
Support the Summer Reading Challenge with STEM! Linking up with this year’s theme, enrich your summer programme with free physics resources from the Institute of Physics’ Limit Less campaign. The free-to-use Discovering our World activity pack has a wide range...
19 August 2022
The Reading Agency’s October booklist for Adults – Poetry
Celebrate National Poetry Day on 6 October and share the magic of poetry. From queer culture and explorations of grief to the power of hope and healing, take a dive into the world of poetry and get inspired today. Tell...
18 August 2022
The Asparagus Bunch by Jessica Scott-Whyte Discussion Notes
Discussion notes for The Asparagus Bunch by Jessica Scott-Whyte and published by Welbeck Children’s Books. About the book When school bully Glen Jenkins humiliates Leon in the school canteen and almost destroys Lawrence, Leon very reluctantly agrees to the formation of...
16 August 2022
'The Last Whale' Teaching Resources
Explore the themes of Chris Vick’s ‘The Last Whale’ in your classroom with these Teaching Resources, including Whales and Whalers, Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change. About the Book From killers to conservationists, Carnegie-shortlisted Chris Vick tells the story of three generations of...
12 August 2022
Summer of Fun Project Gadgeteers Chatterbooks Pack - Welsh
Join the Gadgeteers for the Summer of Fun in Wales and download this Chatterbooks pack to use with children’s reading groups. An English version is available at https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6144/.
12 August 2022
Summer of Fun Project Gadgeteers Chatterbooks Pack - English
Join the Gadgeteers for the Summer of Fun in Wales and download this Chatterbooks pack to use with children’s reading groups. A Welsh version is available at https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6145/.
12 August 2022
Summer of Fun Beach Activity Sheets - Welsh (Younger Children)
Young children can join in the Summer of Fun in Wales and let their library lead them to the beach! Activity sheets are also available for older children at https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6141/ and in English at https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6142/
12 August 2022
Summer of Fun Beach Activity Sheets - English (Younger Children)
Young children can join in the Summer of Fun in Wales and let their library lead them to the beach! Activity sheets are also available for older children at https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6140/ and in Welsh at https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6143/.
12 August 2022
Summer of Fun Beach Activity Sheets - Welsh
Join in the Summer of Fun in Wales and let your library lead you to the beach! Children can use these fun activity sheets to learn about the beaches across Wales. English versions of these activity sheets are available at https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6140/.
12 August 2022
Summer of Fun Beach Activity Sheets - English
Join in the Summer of Fun in Wales and let your library lead you to the beach! Children can use these fun activity sheets to learn about the beaches across Wales. Welsh versions of these activity sheets are available at https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6141/.
09 August 2022
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Reading Friends Volunteer Management Session run by NCVO
Materials from the Good Practice in Volunteer Management session run by NCVO on 20 July 2022
05 August 2022
The Reading Agency's August Booklist for Adults - Escape with a Book
Summer is a time when some go travelling, so we have selected the perfect books that can transport a reader somewhere else even if they’re not going away. On the list we have a fantasy book based on African history...
04 August 2022
Five Minutes Peace downloadable storytelling tips
Parents everywhere will understand the plight of poor Mrs Large. All she wants is five minutes’ peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes...
04 August 2022
Five Minutes Peace downloadable activity sheets
Parents everywhere will understand the plight of poor Mrs Large. All she wants is five minutes’ peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes...
03 August 2022
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How to upload DofE Opportunity Finder Listings (for libraries participating in Gadgeteers)
The Reading Agency is a Duke of Edinburgh Award Approved Activity Provider. This means libraries participating in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge can list their Summer Reading Challenge volunteering opportunities on the Duke of Edinburgh Award website. Libraries can download this...
03 August 2022
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WELSH Gadgeteers Colouring In Sheet
Download this fun Gadgeteers colouring in sheet! Please note, this is a Welsh-language version of this resource. See the link below for the English-language version. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge...
29 July 2022
bsmall's Young Language Learner Competition
Open to young linguists aged 6-11, the b small Young Language Learner Award 2022 aims to support and encourage language learning through story-writing. Created by independent children’s publisher b small publishing, this popular award has previously run in 2014...
29 July 2022
The Ten Riddles of Eartha Quicksmith Activity Resource
This resource accompanies the puzzle-packed epic adventure The Ten Riddles of Eartha Quicksmith by Loris Owen, the first book in her middle grade series. You’ll find: chapter-by-chapter lesson material, discussion prompts, activity suggestions and a fun quiz at the end! The...
21 July 2022
Gadgeteers Area Cards
Produced in partnership with Science Museum Group. Download and share these fun Area Cards to learn more about the role of science and innovation in our Gadgeteers’ 6 main interest areas: Food, Fashion, Entertainment, Sport, Music, Environment. Each card is...
19 July 2022
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Reading Friends Volunteer Toolkit
Taken from section 5 of the Project Toolkit, this section is focused on Reading Befrienders who may be volunteers or staff. It details the specific support for the volunteer journey: Recruiting, Managing and Supporting volunteers. [Supporting the NCVO session 20...
19 July 2022
StoryTrails x Summer Reading Challenge Activity Pack (Welsh)
This is the Welsh version of the Activity pack created for the 15 libraries taking part in StoryTrails. You can see the Welsh nationwide version here StoryTrails is a unique, immersive storytelling experience. It aims to allow local people to...
19 July 2022
Summer Reading Challenge x StoryTrails (15 libraries)
This Activity Pack is for the 15 libraries taking part in StoryTrails. You can find a nationwide version of this Activity Pack here. StoryTrails is a unique, immersive storytelling experience. It aims to allow local people to experience their town in...
