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.

Early years

Ideas, activities and films to keep little ones calm and happy at home.

Da Bressay Lullaby
A soothing Shetlandic lullaby to share with your wee one
Three Craws (The Clown Doctors)
Enjoy The Clown Doctors' funny take on a classic Scots song
Scots books for bairns (age 3-5)
Celebrate Burns night with these braw books for wee ones
Make a rainbow with Emily Hamilton
Watch this simple craft video and make your own rainbow
Bookbug's songs and rhymes app
A free and easy way to share songs and rhymes at home
Bookbug colouring sheets
Colour in Bookbug at home
Gaelic Songs and Rhymes
Check out our brand new videos to sing along to with your wee ones
Songs and Rhymes with The Clown Doctors
Have a giggle at these funny versions of classic songs
Night-time books for babies and toddlers
Dreamy books to help wee ones drift off
Heading outdoors with Bookbug
Outdoor activities for wee ones
Keep calm and play
How 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 Sessions
All our most popular online Bookbug Sessions in one place!
Bookbug's song and rhyme library
Songs and rhymes to share with little ones at busy or quiet times
Tips for sharing songs and rhymes
There’s no wrong way to share songs and rhymes – the most important thing is to have fun together.
Activities and ideas for wee ones
Free 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
Make a birthday hat or crown
Cut out and decorate these simple designs
Learning resources (age 0-2)

For ages 6-11

Learning resources, activities and author event broadcasts to keep kids busy and entertained.

Scots books for 6-8 year olds
Classic stories and children's favourites translated into Scots
Scots books for 9-14 year olds
Braw books for Burns night
Using drawing to inspire stories
An interactive video with author John Fardell
How to make a mini book
Create a mini book from one sheet of A4 paper for all your stories and illustrations
Manga drawing with Chie Kutsuwada
Learn how to draw a face manga style
Story mapping with Vashti Hardy
Grab a pen and paper and create a story using zero words
Heading outdoors
Explore outdoor learning resources and activities
Rabbie Burns Saves The World
Play our 8 Bit Game and lead Scotland's finest writers in a quest to save the world
Reading dares
Set yourself a challenge and try something new!
How to turn a t-shirt into a bag
Try this sustainable craft activity at home
Poetry stones
Try this fun creative writing activity with stones from your outside space
Story sticks
Spark ideas for creative writing with story sticks
How to Train Your Dragon
Learning activities based on the much-loved series
Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour: On Demand
Catch up on author and illustrator events from our virtual tour
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 book
Get inspired with fun, speedy activities you can do at home
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 Jenga
A fun game to get the whole family talking about books and reading
How to create digital stories
Turn your stories into a video to share with family and friends
Sharing personal stories with your children
Spend time together as a family and get to know each other better.
Creative writing with kids
Top tips for being creative at home
The Book Shop RPG
Play our role playing game created for Book Week Scotland
Rabbie Burns Saves the World
Enjoy our 8-bit game for Burns night

For ages 12+

Get teens engaged with creative writing competitions and event broadcasts from their favourite authors and illustrators.

Rabbie Burns Saves the World
Enjoy our 8-bit game for Burns night
Scots books for 15-18 year olds
Braw books to read around Burns night
Bookzilla app
Our free reading app developed by young people, for young people
50 Word Fiction
Can you write a story in just 50 words?
The Book Shop RPG
Play our role playing game created for Book Week Scotland
Manga drawing with Chie Kutsuwada
Learn how to draw a face manga style
Young Scottish Voices panel
Cat Hepburn, Chris McQueer and Nadine Aisha Jassat join Authors Live
Young Writers
Opportunities and resources for young writers, illustrators and storytellers
Write a rondel poem with Joseph Coelho
Watch this interactive video and get writing
Heading outdoors
Enjoy the outdoors with these book lists, articles and activities
Authors Live On Demand
Creative writing, careers advice and author interviews from Jackie Kay, Juno Dawson and more
Malorie Blackman learning activities
Activities to help you explore Malorie Blackman’s award winning book, Noughts & Crosses
Rabbie Burns Saves the World
Play our 8 Bit Game and lead Scotland's finest writers in a quest to save the world
Scottish Friendly Virtual Book Tour: Dekko Comics
Rossie Stone talks about dyslexia and shares revision tips
Write a book review
A fun way to share reading recommendations
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 event
Hints and tips to help you make the most of your event
Writing opportunities
Competitions, workshops and more for under 18s
Film a book review
A resource pack created with Into Film

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