Home Activities Hub
Sharing books and reading is a great way to make the most of time spent at home. Browse our Home Activities Hub to find resources for your home classroom, entertaining author events to watch online, and stories to share together.
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- Scottish Friendly Virtual Children's Book Tour: Tom PercivalTalking about and drawing emotions
- Scots story competition (age 11-18)A braw new competition tae scrieve a poem, story, play or sang in the Scots leid.
- Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour Summer CompetitionWin a graphics tablet, e-reader or reading lamp
- 14 books that celebrate friendshipPicture book recommendations for little ones
Early years
Ideas, activities and films to keep little ones calm and happy at home.
- Bookbug colouring sheetsColour in Bookbug at home
- Keep calm and playHow we can help our little ones stay happy and relaxed in stressful times
- Activities and ideas for wee onesFree resources and activities to enjoy with little ones during lockdown
- Online Bookbug SessionsAll our most popular online Bookbug Sessions in one place!
- Bookbug's song and rhyme librarySongs and rhymes to share with little ones at busy or quiet times
- Tips for sharing songs and rhymesThere’s no wrong way to share songs and rhymes – the most important thing is to have fun together.
- Bookbug's songs and rhymes appA free and easy way to share songs and rhymes at home
- Make a birthday hat or crownCut out and decorate these simple designs
- Authors Live On Demand (age 3-5)Songs, rhymes and stories from Julia Donaldson, Lauren Child, Oliver Jeffers and more
- Book lists (age 0-2)Picture books to share with little ones
- Book lists (age 3-5)Story suggestions to share at home
- Bookbug Toddler Bag videosVideos of the books in your Bookbug Toddler Bag being read aloud
- Bookbug Baby Bag videosWatch the books in your Bookbug Baby Bag being read aloud
- Bookbug Family Bag videosAuthors read the books from your Bookbug Family Bag
For ages 6-11
Learning resources, activities and author event broadcasts to keep kids busy and entertained.
- Scottish Friendly Virtual Book Tour: Sarah McIntyreHow to draw the jellyfish from Grumpycorn.
- Scottish Friendly Virtual Book Tour: Steven LentonHow to draw Slippery Sam
- How to make a mini bookCreate a mini book from one sheet of A4 paper for all your stories and illustrations
- How to Train Your DragonLearning activities based on the much-loved series
- Poetry stonesTry this fun creative writing activity with stones from your outside space
- Reading daresSet yourself a challenge and try something new!
- Authors Live On Demand (age 6-8)Draw-alongs and stories from Chris Riddell, Emily MacKenzie and more
- 10 activities to do with any bookGet inspired with fun, speedy activities you can do at home
- 50 Word Fiction (age 5-11)Can you write a story in just 50 words?
- Book lists (age 6-8)Gripping reads for kids
- Book lists (9-11)Reading recommendations to keep kids busy
- Authors Live On Demand (age 9-11)Live author events from Anthony Horowitz, Jacqueline Wilson, Pamela Butchart and more
- Story sticksSpark ideas for creative writing with story sticks
- Book JengaA fun game to get the whole family talking about books and reading
- Reading treasure huntsSet up a book-themed treasure hunt around your home or garden
- How to create digital storiesTurn your stories into a video to share with family and friends
- Sharing personal stories with your childrenSpend time together as a family and get to know each other better.
- Creative writing with kidsTop tips for being creative during lockdown
For ages 12+
Get teens engaged with creative writing competitions and event broadcasts from their favourite authors and illustrators.
- See You in 10 YearsGet involved in our time capsule writing competition
- Scottish Friendly Virtual Book Tour: Dekko ComicsRossie Stone talks about dyslexia and shares revision tips
- Scottish Friendly Virtual Book Tour: Harry BakerCombining maths and poetry
- Scottish Friendly Virtual Book Tour: Liam HackettThe 'Fearless' author talks about mental health in lockdown
- Phil Earle's creative writing masterclass filmDiscover the secrets of inspiration, character, dialogue, plot and setting.
- Write a book reviewA fun way to share reading recommendations
- Malorie Blackman learning activitiesActivities to help you explore Malorie Blackman’s award winning book, Noughts & Crosses
- Scots story competition (age 11-18)A braw new competition tae scrieve a poem, story, play or sang in the Scots leid.
- 50 Word Fiction (age 12-18)Can you write a story in just 50 words?
- Authors Live On Demand (age 12-14)Poetry, fiction and author interviews with Michael Rosen, Malorie Blackman, Eoin Colfer and more
- Authors Live On Demand (age 15-18)Creative writing, careers advice and author interviews from Jackie Kay, Juno Dawson and more
- Book lists (age 12-14)Page-turning reads to keep teens entertained
- Book lists (age 15-18)Reading recommendations for young people
- How to take part in an online eventHints and tips to help you make the most of your event
- Writing opportunitiesCompetitions, workshops and more for under 18s
- Film a book reviewA resource pack created with Into Film