Toolkit for Teachers as Reading Role Models
We’ve put together these tips for modelling being an enthusiastic reader.
How to be a reading role model
Discover the best inclusive books
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Here are 100 books from the last year that we think are great – and so will children
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Invite an author into your classroom with a free online visit.
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We’ve curated hundreds of carefully chosen themed booklists for children. Take a look here.
Be a visible reader
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Writer SF Said reads from his book Tyger and talks about the power of reading aloud.
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We talked to education consultant Rachel Clarke about how teachers can engage their class by reading aloud to them regularly.
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We asked Jan Dubiel, Specialist in Early Years Education, to share how stories can enhance and complement teaching across the whole of the curriculum.
Create a culture of reading for pleasure
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How to have huge fun with books, develop a reading culture, and raise standards.
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Alison Tarrant, CEO of the School Library Association, knows exactly what to prioritise when planning for the new school year. Here are her top tips for creating a library that new pupils will love.
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We asked Kiran Satti, Primary Specialist and Reading Teacher, to share a few of her brilliant suggestions to engage the whole school community with reading for pleasure.
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Teacher and former librarian Scott Evans, the Reader Teacher, shares some ways to encourage a love of reading in your school.
Video: the magic of sharing stories at home
Our video on reading with children has been specially developed for you to share with your school community.
Book review template for children
Get children excited about sharing their reading achievements. Use our book review template to encourage children to think critically about their reading, share their recommendations and develop their reading preferences.