Watch now: making the most of the Bookbug Primary 1 Family Bag

This webinar is for P1 teachers and school literacy co-ordinators involved with gifting the Bookbug Primary 1 Family Bag, and will:

• Introduce you to the contents of the bag, including the three shortlisted books
• Provide ideas for cross-curricular activities
• Explain how your pupils can vote for the Bookbug Picture Book Prize

This is a recording of a live webinar that took place on Tuesday 29 September 2020. Please note that audience polls are mentioned, but not visible in the video.

Next steps

• Register to vote in The Bookbug Picture Book Prize
• Explore learning resources(this will open in a new window) for the books included in the P1 bag
• Download CALL Scotland symbol sheets(this will open in a new window) for pupils with Additional Support Needs and those with communication difficulties as well as children with English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Sign up to our regular newsletter (this will open in a new window)

Key dates

• From September 2020: P1 bag teacher resource kits & Primary 1 Family Bags arrive in schools
• Tuesday 6 October 2020: Bookbug Picture Book Prize official announcement and celebration of the shortlist
• Monday 9 November 2020: your school should have received P1 bags by this date. Contact your P1 bag contact if you require additional bags or if you have a surplus of bags
• Monday 16 November: Sunday 22 November 2020: Bags are gifted as part of Book Week Scotland
• Friday 5 February 2021: Bookbug Picture Book Prize voting deadline
• Thursday 4 March 2021: Bookbug Picture Book Prize winner announced!