Find out more about Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020, with our quick guide for schools, available "at this link":https://readingagency.org.uk/children/practitioners-guides/summer-reading-challenge-resources-for-teachers.html.
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Are you wondering how your reading group can continue to meet, even while you’re social
distancing? With so many children and families at home, we know that books are so important to
provide comfort, solace and escapism. Staying connected and keeping your regular reading group
meetings in your… read more
This article shares some of the research that outlines the importance of reading for pleasure as well as some ideas to promote reading for pleasure in your school.
Make sure you visit our "School Zone":https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/school-zone-src on the Summer Reading Challenge… read more
Keep track of the books you'd like to read this summer with these activity sheet templates.
Children can use the Summer Reading Challenge Book Sorter and Silly Squad Book Collection to find reading recommendations. read more
The Summer Reading Challenge, presented by The Reading Agency and funded by Arts Council England, encourages children aged 4 to 11 to set
themselves a reading challenge to help prevent the summer reading ‘dip’.
For the Summer Reading Challenge 2020, we are asking everyone to get silly. The… read more
Children can draw themselves as part of the Silly Squad with this activity sheet poster read more
Schools can share this presentation in class or on remote learning platforms to introduce the Silly Squad to pupils.
Libraries can adapt this presentation to share with local schools.
Key information on the Summer Reading Challenge 2020 is included in the presentation notes.
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Encouraging your pupils to read for enjoyment – a guide read more
Print off this super silly poster from the queen of colouring Johanna Basford, and then follow along with her colouring-in tips on the Summer Reading Challenge Facebook page! read more
This document sets out the guidelines for libraries when using the Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020 artwork and resources.
Please ensure you read the guidelines thoroughly before using any of the Silly Squad resources.
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Download logos for the Summer Reading Challenge 2020.
Please ensure you have read the branding guidelines (available at the link below) before using these assets.
Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. Libraries… read more
Download clip art for the Summer Reading Challenge 2020.
This resource contains JPEG files.
Please ensure you have read the artwork branding guidelines (available at the link below) before using these assets.
All illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020
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