In April 2014 we found out all about ‘Little Free Libraries’ – an idea from America, gaining popularity here in the UK. At the time there were just 5 of them in the UK. Herok finds out how the idea is growing one year on…
World Book Day will be on 3rd March in 2016. Children of all ages will come together to appreciate reading, dressed as favourite authors or book characters.
A Readathon is an easy to run sponsored reading challenge. Children read for pleasure and are excited by the extra challenge to raise money for seriously ill children. Children talk about books, share and swap favourites, and are genuinely motivated to read.
Booktime is the national free books programme for Reception-aged children (age 4-5 years) in England and Wales. It provides a free book pack for every child to share and enjoy with their family and friends.
Hey, what do you know? Another great idea from America! (No, not black Friday discounts.) This time it’s ‘Tape Town’, an idea from Kristy Raffensberger from the New York Public Library.
Below are Herok’s top ten books for readers ages 0-5 that we have selected for 2014. We hope you like them as much as we do!
The British Library sounds very grand but is it there for you and me? And, what role does it play in this increasingly digital world?
Schools are increasingly relying upon laptops and tablet computers to aid teaching in the classroom these days, so there is a need to store these expensive devices safely. Gratnells SmartCase® is designed to do just that with a tough outer case and configurable protective foam cushioning on the inside.
The Power of Reading is a school development project, which engages teachers and children in the literacy curriculum through using high quality books and proven teaching approaches.
A great idea is to ‘theme’ the school holiday. Then, borrow library books that tie into your theme and provide you with activities ahead of your day out.
Here’s a handy guide to which book bands are appropriate for children of different ages, and also how they correspond to the Oxford Reading Tree scheme used in many Primary schools…
The idea behind the Key Words reading scheme is that if children are taught these 100 key words first, then they will find it easier to learn to read.
Herok, have been satisfying customers for nearly 50 years. We understand the importance of excellent service, durability and reliability for your educational and library furniture needs.
All of our library furniture and library storage solutions are constructed for superior quality right here in the UK – that’s why we can confidently offer our 5 Year Manufacturer’s Guarantee. Read more here…
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