Better Books. Better Access. Better Results Recently Renaissance Learning released their Between The Lines Report (Between the Lines | Renaissance Learning) and what the data shows is clear: many pupils aren’t reading enough—and even when they are, they don’t always have access to books at the right level. You may already be tracking progress and …
This year’s National Year of Reading presents an important opportunity to strengthen reading for pleasure, improve literacy outcomes and ensure children and young people have access to books, regardless of school budgets or background. As you may be aware, research linked to the National Year of Reading highlights that over a quarter of children leave …
Why Virtual Approval Sets Are Changing the Way Schools Choose Books If you’ve ever spent an afternoon unpacking a physical approval box—sorting through titles, checking levels, making piles for “yes”, “maybe”, and “not this time”—you’ll know the process is equal parts exciting and time‑consuming. There’s something lovely about holding the books in your hands, but …
Reading is a vital building block to success when it comesto so many things in life and especially in terms of the subjects that yourchild will encounter as part of the school curriculum. In fact, research hasshown that reading is one of the best ways in which a child can improve theirvocabulary; the more a …
In an era dominated by screens, fostering a love for books in children is more important than ever. Reading for pleasure—choosing to read for enjoyment—has been linked to improved literacy, enhanced creativity, and emotional well-being. In schools, promoting this habit is essential in shaping lifelong readers. Why Reading for Pleasure Matters Research from the National …
Reading is the most important thing a child can do at school, and to enjoy it makes it even more magical. There has been a shift from the classic carousel guided reading to whole-class guided reading in recent years, due to a better learning experience for the students. So, What Is Whole-Class Guided Reading? Whole-class …
Reading a book is just magical, isn’t it? Whether it is 10 pages, or 200 pages, the power of reading is phenomenal for a child’s development. Let their imagination run wild with a fiction book, or educate them about a subject to instil passion with a non-fiction book. Keep their passion and engagement alive during …
Let’s See The Benefits That Make Non Fiction Books So Amazing These days, children read a good amount of non-fiction stories, they are particularly important for the progress of their education within schools. Students love facts and information, and whilst it is important to teach them to read, it is also very important to help …
Learning is an extremely important and personal experience for people of all ages. Years ago, there was an assumption that everyone learned new material in the same way. Research has shown that there are several different types of learning styles and different ways that humans retain and process information. If you can identify a learning …
Created by the accomplished author, Francesca Simon and uniquely illustrated by Tony Ross, Horrid Henry is known to be one of the most successful children’s literary characters in the UK, runner up to Harry Potter. But with over 16 million book sales and counting, what made Horrid Henry the success that it is today? In …
Born in Wales in 1916, Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children’s authors but since he is best known for his short stories, engaging storylines and poems, the rest of his amazing life is often overlooked. Before taking the path to become one of the world’s greatest writers, Roald Dahl was a pilot, …
Stories are perfect for helping to develop a child’s imagination by introducing new ideas into their world. The beauty of stories is they can either be super realistic or incredibly fantastical. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of reading fiction books. Helps With Creativity Fiction books are great for developing children’s creativity. …