Sharing stories with your child is a great way to have a moment of closeness and connection. Find tips, videos and support for unlocking the magic of stories below and on Kinship Compass. It can help build bonds, underpin stability and create moments of joy.
This support has been developed with kinship carers and the charity Kinship as part of a new training service for the Department for Education’s Kinship Care Strategy.
It is for all kinship carers in England including informal kinship carers, special guardians and kinship foster carers. New resources and training will be added regularly.
A kinship carer is someone who steps in to raise a child when their parents can’t. They’re usually grandparents, aunts or uncles, brothers or sisters and sometimes friends.
How do I get started?
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Remember there is no right or wrong way to share a story
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You can share stories anytime, anywhere
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You don't have to read a book cover to cover, you can just dip in and out
Coming up
Join us online for a summer drawalong, hosted by George Webster (TV Presenter), on Wednesday 21st August, 14:00 to 14:35.
An online event for you and your child(ren) with drawing and stories!
All ages welcome, perfect for 4-8 year olds.
Sign-up on Kinship Compass will be available from July.
Also, look out for the BookTrust stall at Kinship’s upcoming roadshows.
Helpful links
Bookfinder
Be inspired and discover your child's next favourite book with the BookTrust Bookfinder.
BookTrust HomeTime
Looking for something fun as a family? Enjoy story time with our free online books, play games, win prizes, or test your knowledge in our book-themed quizzes.
Reading together
Sharing stories with your child is a great way to help them learn about the world around them. Explore the videos below to find out more, and for ideas on how to get started.