This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all about getting creative!
This activity sheet enables you to keep a record of the books you’re enjoying together and will help to spark conversations around reading with family and friends.
Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this… read more
Learn how to draw Tails the cheeky squirrel! Download this activity from our brilliant Summer Reading Challenge 2024 illustrator, Natelle Quek.
Pencils at the ready…
Click the link below to download.
Looking for more drawing activities? Grab a pencil and paper and join Natelle as we… read more
A generic activity sheet in the style of a newspaper. This asks children to record and reflect on what they've done, in a fun and confidence-boosting way. Can be printed single or double sided, black and white or colour.
This is a locked resource for library authorities participating in Reading… read more
In this activity, children will make a simple machine (a lever) and explore how it can be used to make it easier to lift objects.
Recommended Book: Curious Pearl Tinkers with Simple Machines, by Eric Braun.
Resources: A ruler, a pencil (triangular if possible!) and some wooden blocks. read more
Libraries can print off these comment cards and use them to collect feedback on the Summer Reading Challenge.
This download contains two files: comment cards for children, and comment cards for parents/carers. Click the link below to download!
An English-language version of these cards is… read more
Libraries can print off these comment cards and use them to collect feedback on the Summer Reading Challenge.
This download contains two files: comment cards for children, and comment cards for parents/carers. Click the link below to download!
A Welsh-language version of these cards is also… read more
Delve into the incredible world of animals, creating a fun 'trumps' card game which asks children to find, research and rank animals on size, fierceness, cuteness and other categories. They can then play the game in pairs, or take them home to play with family members.
Recommended Book: Through… read more
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
Useful information for libraries, parents and carers wishing to use the Summer Reading Challenge online platform.
This guide contains information about creating an account, taking part in the Challenge online, and finding books to read, as well as other useful information.
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A story of healing and recovery that will warm your soul…and get you into the garden.
Garden of Her Heart is the story of one loner, two secrets, and three weeks at the Pinewoods Retreat.
When Holly Bush (yes, she still hasn’t forgiven her mother for that combination) is made redundant… read more
Libraries can spread the word about this year’s Summer Reading Challenge in a variety of languages. This resource contains key information for families in Urdu.
Click the button below to download. The download contains a newsletter template and an info sheet. Both are easily editable so… read more
Libraries can spread the word about this year’s Summer Reading Challenge in a variety of languages. This resource contains key information for families in Turkish.
Click the button below to download. The download contains a newsletter template and an info sheet. Both are easily editable… read more