Early Words Together
Early Words Together helps parents support their young child’s literacy and language development.
For schools
We support schools to improve their literacy levels, and encourage pupils to read and write in their own time.
We have lots of free classroom resources, teacher training, and events near you.
Resources
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Connecting Stories Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough Reads and Arts Council England launch Connecting Stories to support children's literature.Learn more -
We're Going on a Bear Hunt interactive leaflet
Use this leaflet to help little ones chat about a well-loved storyLearn more -
Middlesborough Reading logs
Reading logs featuring the town's favourite books - ask pupils to tick off books as they read.Learn more -
Black Lives Matter booklists
Booklists for children aged 0-16+ by black authors and featuring black charactersLearn more -
Roald Dahl challenges
Middlesbrough Reads has created a series of Roald Dahl writing challenges for the duration of the lockdown period.Learn more -
Literacy and wellbeing resources
As new research highlights links between literacy and wellbeing, Middlesbrough schools can download wellbeing-themed resources including assembly plans, a book list and...Learn more
Home learning support
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Words for Life
Ages 0-12. Search by age for fun family activities to help parents support their children’s literacyLearn more -
Zone In
Age 13+: tips for young adults to boost reading, writing, speaking and listening skillsLearn more -
Virtual School Library
We partnered with Oak Academy to bring you free books, exclusive videos and recommended reads from top children's authors and illustrators.Learn more
Training and programmes
Love our Libraries
Love our Libraries provides online training, resources and research for those working in school libraries.