Small Talk
Small Talk is our website packed with simple videos, tips and information to help parents of children aged 0-5 chat, play and read with their young child every day.
For families
There are lots of fun things you can do in the home and out and about to encourage your children's literacy development.
Things to do
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Roald Dahl challenges
We're asking children to create their own tasty treat inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for the first Bradford Stories Roald Dahl challenge.Learn more -
Friendship fun!
Use our book recommendation, tasty recipe ideas, friendship bracelet crafting activity and diary writing exercise to improve your child's literacy through the power of friendship.Learn more -
Inspiring Parents
We're inspiring families in Keighley and Tong & Bowling to fall in love with reading!Learn more
Things to download
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Literacy and wellbeing top tips
Tips for parents on using reading and writing to improve children's wellbeing.Learn more -
Choose the perfect book for your child with these book lists
Discover new and exciting books for your baby and young child with these eight book lists.Learn more -
Read your way around the world
Encourage children to read their way around with world with our fun and engaging Reading Miles Global Challenge.Learn more
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