We all know the many benefits that reading can bring to your students. The right words can spark a pupil's imagination, calm their mind and improve their wellbeing.
Each year to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October we celebrate Take 10 to Read, our reading for pleasure campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of reading to mental health and wellbeing. We run virtual events for schools and settings, suitable for children and young people age 5 to 14, with brilliant authors inspiring children to #Take10ToRead.
Take 10 school events
Join our free, virtual classroom events to inspire your pupils in the lead up to World Mental Health Day!
Take 10 with RAMZEE
On Tuesday 7 October, join storyteller and cartoonist RAMZEE (Ramsey Hassan) for a virtual event celebrating all things comics! RAMZEE will also read from The Cheat Book Volume 2.
Recommended for 7-11 years (Key Stage 2)
Find out more and sign up here.
Take 10 with Mollie Ray
On Wednesday 8 October, join Mollie Ray, who will be talking about her wordless graphic novel Giant. Pupils will get the chance to draw-along and take part in a live Q&A!
Recommended for 11-14 years (Key Stage 3)
Find out more and sign up here.
Take 10 with Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart
On Thursday 9 October, join Nick and Pippa to vote for your favourite story ideas and hear an extract from You Choose Bedtime!
Recommended for 5-7 years (Key Stage 1)
Find out more and sign up here.
Support your students to Take 10 to read
Don't wait till October to start encouraging your pupils to #Take10ToRead! Download our free resource with fun ideas to plan your own Take 10 moment, and inspire pupils to read what they love.
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Help promote book choice and facilitate Take 10 moments in your classroomDownload now
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Help to spread the word about the campaign at your school, including suggested copy for school newsletters and social mediaDownload now
Supporting wellbeing through literacy teaching
Check out our collection of activities designed to allow children and young people to reflect on their experiences, and bond with classmates and teachers.
They also provide opportunities to revisit and build on literacy skills, to strengthen learning re-establishing both skills and enjoyment across reading, writing, speaking and listening.
More wellbeing resources for schools
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Read our brand new research out this year on reading enjoyment, frequency and attitudes in children aged 5 to 18Learn more
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Free wellbeing-themed teaching resources for primary schools, secondary schools and parents.Learn more
