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First Minister's Reading Challenge

Primary schools, secondary schools, community groups and libraries can now register to take part!

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What is the First Minister's Reading Challenge?

We challenge you to build a reading culture and to help children and young people discover the power of reading. If you work with young people aged 5-18, the First Minister's Reading Challenge is open for you.

Primary schools

Bring reading to life for your school with our resources, reading passports and book suggestions!

Secondary schools

Put a focus on reading for pleasure in a way that suits your school, whether it's a whole school approach or a book group

Libraries

We want to help you showcase the work you're doing to help children and young people discover the joy of reading

Community groups

If you work with children or young people outwith a school or library setting, help them discover the power of reading for pleasure

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Resources and inspiration

We have lots of resources available to help you on your reading journey, from guides to taking part and lesson plans to quizzes and games!

Introducing FMRC to Middle/Upper Primary

Format

PowerPoint

Introducing FMRC to Middle/Upper Primary

An interactive and adaptable presentation to introduce the First Minister’s Reading Challenge to pupils along with quizzes and classroom activity suggestions (for middle-upper primaries).

Format

PDF

Reading Dares for Pupils

Fun dares to challenge individual pupils.

Want a dare your entire class can try? We have a few suggestions here.

Format

Word

Book Club Membership Cards

These customisable book club membership cards will make your book club totally official.

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Case studies and inspiration

Our blog is full of ideas about building a reading culture and encouraging young people to read for pleasure, with case studies from participants, book suggestions and more!

One Stop Guide to Submitting an Entry

15 March 2019

With our deadline approaching on Wednesday 1 May, it's time to think about submitting your entry. Submissions are now open and submitting an entry is easy – you’ve already done the hard work! Every school, library and community group t

Teachers’ knowledge of children’s literature: the cornerstone of reading for pleasure

6 March 2019

Teresa Cremin is Professor of Education (Literacy) at The Open University.

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First Minister's Reading Challenge

What is the First Minister's Reading Challenge?

Primary schools

Secondary schools

Libraries

Community groups

Resources and inspiration

Introducing FMRC to Middle/Upper Primary

Reading Dares for Pupils

Book Club Membership Cards

Case studies and inspiration

One Stop Guide to Submitting an Entry

Teachers’ knowledge of children’s literature: the cornerstone of reading for pleasure

Get the resources and support you need to promote reading in your school or community

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