Many socioeconomically disadvantaged children have low levels of literacy, according to research from the National Foundation for Educational Research.

Helping disadvantaged children learn to read – a guide for teachers

A chronic lack of funding for libraries in primary schools in the UK, coupled with no statutory requirement for a school to have a dedicated library space, has left only four out of ten primary schools with an on-site library. Furthermore, many public libraries are being forced to shorten their opening hours - and in some cases close altogether - due to insufficient funding. 

No library, no problem! - a guide for schools

Supporting your child to improve their reading skills is perhaps the most important thing you can do to positively influence your child’s emotional and intellectual wellbeing and development.

There are no two ways about it: developing strong independent reading skills will set your child up for success.

7 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Reading Skills

Five easy tips to help children learn to read from the leading child language expert

The magic of reading for 15-minutes every day

Why are school libraries important?

We spoke with Roger Beard, an Emeritus Professor of Primary Education, former primary school teacher, author and children’s reading specialist, about children’s reading habits and why a previously confident reader may suddenly begin to struggle with their literacy around the age of 7-8 years.Teachers and parents, read on to learn more about reading regressions and how you can best support any struggling readers at home or in the classroom.

Five reasons why a confident reader is suddenly struggling with their literacy in Year 3

Five reasons why non-fiction books can help to accelerate children’s reading progress

Language, words, speech and vocabulary are all things we take for granted – until we’re surrounded by children, that is. In this fascinating article, David Crystal (one of the world’s leading child language experts) explains how books will help children know and understand around 50,000 words by the time they’re adults. Not bad, eh?

Learn how and why books are essential to your child’s vocabulary from the leading child language expert

5 tips for teaching children to read at home

Making New Year resolutions can be a great way to prioritise personal goals. But for many, the pressure of sticking to a list of new rules can cause unnecessary stress!

If you or your little ones are planning to keep a reading resolution in 2021, we hope we can help your family discover a newfound love for books and reading in a happy, healthy and fun way

New Year, New Books! Five ways to kick-start your kids’ reading habit in 2021!

We’re back with more amazing reading and speaking tips for toddlers and children from David Crystal – one of the world’s leading authorities on child language and the English language!

Learn amazing tips to help your child speak and read from the leading child language expert

There’s nothing like a magical story to get you and the family into the spirit of things this Christmas. Luckily, our app has some of the best festive fiction for children to read throughout December 2020!

Five of the best feel-good kids’ books to read this Christmas

With the new national Covid-19 restrictions in full swing, England is once again in lockdown. If you’re on the hunt for fun activities to keep your kids entertained indoors, we have you covered! 

Five fun reading activities to keep kids entertained during lockdown

Learn how to support your child on their reading journey. Information for schools and families on how to improve children’s reading skills and encourage them to read for pleasure. Discover tips and tricks for parents and teachers.

Helping disadvantaged children learn to read – a guide for teachers

No library, no problem! - a guide for schools

7 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Reading Skills

Five easy tips to help children learn to read from the leading child language expert

The magic of reading for 15-minutes every day

Why are school libraries important?

Five reasons why a confident reader is suddenly struggling with their literacy in Year 3

Five reasons why non-fiction books can help to accelerate children’s reading progress

Learn how and why books are essential to your child’s vocabulary from the leading child language expert

5 tips for teaching children to read at home

New Year, New Books! Five ways to kick-start your kids’ reading habit in 2021!

Learn amazing tips to help your child speak and read from the leading child language expert

Five of the best feel-good kids’ books to read this Christmas

Safe use

Privacy

Follow Pickatale on social media

Blog

Helping disadvantaged children learn to read – a guide for teachers

No library, no problem! - a guide for schools

7 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Reading Skills

Five easy tips to help children learn to read from the leading child language expert

The magic of reading for 15-minutes every day

Why are school libraries important?

Five reasons why a confident reader is suddenly struggling with their literacy in Year 3

Five reasons why non-fiction books can help to accelerate children’s reading progress

Learn how and why books are essential to your child’s vocabulary from the leading child language expert

5 tips for teaching children to read at home

New Year, New Books! Five ways to kick-start your kids’ reading habit in 2021!

Learn amazing tips to help your child speak and read from the leading child language expert

Five of the best feel-good kids’ books to read this Christmas

Safe use

Privacy

Follow Pickatale on social media