Explore the senses of taste and smell by trying to taste diluted cordial in water! Children will record results and evaluate their findings.
Recommended Book: Invisible Nature by Catherine Barr
Resources: Cordial, water, measuring jugs, cups or beakers, pipettes. Activity sheet. read more
This Summer, Monster Fun – the UK's most epic children's comic – is giving children the chance to STAR IN THEIR VERY OWN COMIC STRIP!
In the Me and My Monster Competition, children and young people (up to 16+) simply need to grab the entry form, draw themselves and a monster, then have an… read more
When twelve-year-old Estie is expelled from school, she's sent to stay with her aunt in Scotland over the summer. Even though nobody, not even her mum, asked to hear her side of the story.
Estie's determined to keep her barriers up and stick to herself until the holidays are over. But when she… read more
JOIN THE TEAM. SAVE THE WORLD.
Twin geniuses Jacob and Kira are recruited to take part in a high-tech mission to protect the planet… but will their dreams of adventure come true, or is the threat too great to handle?
Jacob and Kira live in the heart of Mbale, Uganda with their… read more
Join Clare Povey, author of the Bastien Bonlivre Adventure series and forthcoming The Wanderdays: Journey to Fantome Island, for an interactive, engaging event that is all about the characters we love to hate: villains!
During this event, Clare will discuss the different villains and… read more
Authors and illustrators featured in the Summer Reading Challenge ‘Marvellous Makers’ Book Collection have provided us with their availability for library events over the summer.
Where possible, authors have indicated which regions they’d be able to travel to, dates they would be available… read more
b small publishing’s Young Language Learner Award is back for 2024!
Children aged between 6 -11 are encouraged to send in a story or comic written in a language of their choice, other than a mother tongue.
To mark the excitement for various sporting events happening this summer, including… read more
Reward children participating in the Summer Reading Challenge with this certificate of achievement!
Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2024. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s)… read more
Download these Welsh-language certificates to reward children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2024 or recognise the hard work of your summer volunteers.
This folder includes:
- Standard certificate
- Mini Challenge certificate
- Special achievement certificate
- Schools… read more
Libraries can download these two special certificates to award to schools taking part in the 'Marvellous Makers' Summer Reading Challenge.
Includes an adaptable version for including the number of pupils.
Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the… read more
Recognise the hard work of your summer volunteers with a Marvellous Makers themed certificate. 2 options included: certificate of appreciation and a customisable volunteer hours certificate.
Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading… read more
Some children participating in the Summer Reading Challenge read more than six books, whilst many may achieve other kinds of personal goals or overcome difficulties.
This ‘Special Achievement Award’ allows you to issue a bespoke certificate. This may be used in addition to the standard Summer… read more