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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- Books for exploring the outdoorsInspire your little ones for an outside adventure with these beautiful picture books
- Learn to draw Pete the Badger from Emily Gravett's 'Tidy'Get creative with our resource for this wonderful picture book
- Nature detectivesEmbrace the spirit of John Muir and explore learning outdoors with this fun resource
Early years
Ideas, activities and films to keep little ones calm and happy at home.
- Five stories to share at EasterFive delightful books to share with little ones over the holidays
- Online Bookbug Session: Bookbug's Easter PartyEnjoy springtime songs and rhymes in this online Bookbug Session
- Books for exploring the outdoorsInspire your little ones for an outside adventure with these beautiful picture books
- All the Little Ducks Go Upside DownDiscover outdoor songs & rhymes to share with little ones this Spring
- Keep calm and playHow we can help our little ones stay happy and relaxed in stressful times
- Authors Live On Demand (age 3-5)Songs, rhymes and stories from Julia Donaldson, Lauren Child, Oliver Jeffers and more
- 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.
- Activities and ideas for wee onesFree resources and activities to enjoy with little ones during lockdown
- Book lists (age 0-2)Picture books to share with little ones
- Book lists (age 3-5)Story suggestions to share at home
- Bookbug colouring sheetsColour in Bookbug at home
- 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
- 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.
- Reading treasure huntsSet up a book-themed treasure hunt around your home or garden
- Nature detectives (age 9-11)Embrace the spirit of John Muir and explore learning outdoors with this fun resource
- Read aloud: How Many Trees? (age 6-8)Enjoy this read-aloud of How Many Trees? written and illustrated by Barroux.
- Authors Live: Joseph Coelho (age 6-11)Joseph Coelho shares his picture book, If All The World Were
- Exploring nature (age 9-11)Outdoor learning activities inspired by John Muir
- Learn to draw Pete the Badger from Emily Gravett's 'Tidy'Get creative with our resource for this wonderful picture book
- Reading daresSet yourself a challenge and try something new!
- Poetry stonesTry this fun creative writing activity with stones from your outside space
- Story sticksSpark ideas for creative writing with story sticks
- How to Train Your DragonLearning activities based on the much-loved series
- Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour: On DemandCatch up on author events from the Connected: Polar series
- 50 Word Fiction (age 5-11)Can you write a story in just 50 words?
- 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
- How to make a mini bookCreate a mini book from one sheet of A4 paper for all your stories and illustrations
- 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
- Book JengaA fun game to get the whole family talking about books and reading
- 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.
- Nature detectives (age 12-14)Embrace the spirit of John Muir and explore learning outdoors with this fun resource
- 50 Word Fiction (age 12-18)Can you write a story in just 50 words?
- Exploring nature (age 12-14)Outdoor learning activities inspired by John Muir
- Authors Live On Demand (age 15-18)Creative writing, careers advice and author interviews from Jackie Kay, Juno Dawson and more
- Phil Earle's creative writing masterclass filmDiscover the secrets of inspiration, character, dialogue, plot and setting.
- Scottish Friendly Virtual Book Tour: Catherine Johnson and Vashti HardyCatch up on this virtual event
- Malorie Blackman learning activitiesActivities to help you explore Malorie Blackman’s award winning book, Noughts & Crosses
- Scottish Friendly Virtual Book Tour: Dekko ComicsRossie Stone talks about dyslexia and shares revision tips
- Scottish Friendly Virtual Book Tour: Liam HackettThe 'Fearless' author talks about mental health in lockdown
- Write a book reviewA fun way to share reading recommendations
- Authors Live On Demand (age 12-14)Poetry, fiction and author interviews with Michael Rosen, Malorie Blackman, Eoin Colfer 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
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