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Paired reading toolkit

Learning type: Classroom activity
Category: Reading culture
Programme: Bookbug, Bookbug Picture Book Prize, First Ministers Reading Challenge, Live Literature, Reading Schools
Language: English
Genre: Art, Drama, Literature
Age group: 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-14

This is a complete toolkit of resources and activity ideas to help you run a paired reading project in your school, library or education setting. It is split into two sections. The first for those looking for ideas for how to run a school project across year groups, this contains:

The latter section is for those looking to run a paired reading project with a targeted group and engage reluctant readers. Our 'mission pack' sheets will help create a buzz of excitement around paired reading. Other downloadable support includes:

Video Paired reading at Dalmilling Primary School, South Aryshire