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 children this World Mental Health Day with Take 10 events and resources?
Take 10 school events
We have a brilliant line up of authors for this year's Take 10 events. From Gory Rory by Ziggy and Ollie, Susie Dent's 100 Words for Joy and Hope, to finding your voice with Frankie and Aoife, there is something for all ages. See below for more information.
Support your students to Take 10 with these free resources
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Download this handy Take 10 ideas pack for events that help promote reading for wellbeing.Download now
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Free resources to colour along with during Ziggy and Ollie's event.Download now
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Run regular Take 10 moments during break, lunch or tutor period – download and print our Take 10 poster to advertise your #Take10ToRead moments.Download now
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Download our Take 10 bookmarks for pupils to colour in as they read each day. Perfect for young children.Download now
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Download these Take 10 Read and Recommend cards and encourage children to explore and share what they like to read with others.Download now
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These Review Cards are brilliant for older students to share with each other at school or within the community.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