Fun with books

There are so many ways we can enjoy and have fun with books! By sharing books together in exciting and varied ways, we can really help motivate children to choose to read for themselves and encourage them to become lifelong readers.

Here are some great ideas for having fun with books that you can try today.

Book titles quiz

Have fun with this 'guess the book title' quiz. Read more

Three in a row!

Fun activities to complete with a book once you've finished reading it! Read more

Five book-based games to engage any reader

Coram Beanstalk's Resource Developer Gill suggests five games you could play with any child and any book! Read more

Latest

December 2023

What better choice for our #BeanstalkBrilliant Book of the Month for December than the first in this festive series from Mel Taylor-Bessent, 'The Christmas Carrolls'. We've chosen a whole host of winter- and festive-themed favourites this month...
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Coram Beanstalk's first BookFest in Liverpool!

This week, Coram Beanstalk's first Liverpool BookFest took place at The Very Group's head office, bringing author sessions with Marie Basting and Mark Powers to Coram Beanstalk partner schools in the North West.
November 2023

This month our #BeanstalkBrilliant Book of the Month is a 60 year old classic - 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak. We're exploring how classic books can have appeal across the generations and deepen a child's connection with the story...

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Frequently asked questions

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The benefits of being a reading helper

We know from our volunteers that being a reading helper brings purpose and enjoyment into their lives. Find out more about the benefits of being part of our reading community here.
Our approach

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Literacy charities join forces

On 1st November 2017 Reading Matters merged with the national children’s literacy charity Beanstalk.
Current vacancies

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Volunteer agreement

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Story Starters training

Our early years programme offers a unique approach to equipping adults in your setting to help children develop all six crucial pre-reading skills plus the communication, concentration and confidence they need to ‘catch the reading bug’. Read more about how our unique programme Story Starters can help you ensure that children start their primary education ready to be taught to read.
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