For families
What a child learns at home is vital to their development, but we know it may be difficult to know where to start. Luckily, there are so many simple ways parents can help children learn and grow at home.
This page lists fun activities and free, useful resources aimed at Suffolk families - as well as the latest news stories that families might be interested in.
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Activities and support to improve language, literacy and communication skills at home.Learn more
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Community bookshelves have been set up in Haverhill, Stowmarket and Lowestoft, for families to enjoy. Browse, borrow, swap or keep the books you find.Learn more
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Anyone with a Suffolk Libraries card can sigh up to this fun digital service that lets families record bedtime stories!Learn more
Resources for home fun
We've created a range of activity sheets, reading challenges and home-learning resources that are free to download.
From football brain teasers to outdoor scavenger hunts to foodie book quizzes - there's plenty to occupy the whole family!
News for Suffolk families
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Just in time for spring, a new storytelling space has been unveiled in Haverhill’s East Town Park, as part of the National Literacy Trust’s campaign to get families enjoying stories...Learn more about Spring into reading with new story space at East Town Park.
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Families are invited to go bananas at Haverhill Market from Saturday 16 July, as Get Suffolk Reading launches its new activity cards for children to enjoy.Learn more about Get Suffolk Reading invites families to go bananas with Haverhill Market activities.
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A Felixstowe nursery won a visit from Eoin McLaughlin and local illustrator Polly Dunbar.Learn more about Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar visit Suffolk nursery.
