We know you know the benefits that reading can bring to your students. The right words can spark a pupil's imagination, calm their mind and improve their wellbeing. Why not support your pupils this World Mental Health Day with Take 10 events and resources?
We have a brilliant line up of authors for this year's Take 10 events, including Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet of Supertato, plus Natalie Denny of the Keisha Jones series and A.F. Steadman of the Skandar series. We have something for all ages, from 3-13 years. You can also find free, downloadable resources including a classroom guide all about promoting book choice to inspire a love of reading for your students.
Take 10 school events
Our free, virtual events help to bring the wellbeing benefits and a love of reading to your school or setting. We also welcome and encourage anyone home-educated to register for these events too. Find out more about all the events we have on offer below.
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Join Supertato duo, Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, hear them read from the original Supertato and share their top tips for transforming supermarket foods into friends (and enemies!).Learn more
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Hear from Natalie Denny about the inspiration behind the Keisha Jones series and join our Acts of Kindness eco-activity.Learn more
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Hear from A.F. Steadman about the process of making this bestselling series and her journey to becoming an author.Learn more
Support your students to Take 10 with this free resource
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Help promote book choice for your pupils.Download 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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Writing letters for your local care home can help to combat loneliness among older adults while increasing pupils' motivation to write.Learn more
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Free wellbeing-themed teaching resources for primary schools, secondary schools and parents.Learn more