Skip over main navigation
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
Coram Beanstalk
Donate Contact us
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Linkedin
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
Menu
  • Our charity
    • Our work
      • Our approach
      • Our effect
      • Our story
    • Our people
      • Our Patron
      • Our Trustees
      • Our senior leadership team
      • Our Ambassadors
      • Our Author Supporters
      • Our jobs
  • Our volunteers
    • Volunteer with us
    • MyCoramBeanstalk – volunteer portal
    • Safeguarding
  • Our services
    • Working with Coram Beanstalk
    • Our impact
    • Our reading support programmes
    • Our training programmes
    • Our events
    • Safeguarding
  • Our fundraising
    • Our funding
    • Donate
    • Company support
    • Our corporate partners
    • Fundraise for us
      • Challenge events
        • Virgin Money London Marathon 2021
        • London Landmarks Half Marathon
      • Virtual events
      • Shop for good
      • Fundraising tools
  • Our reading tips
    • What makes a book 'Beanstalk Brilliant'?
    • Book of the month
    • Our Top 40 books
    • Grow a love of reading
    • Training for parents
    • Children's book reviews
    • Storytime with Very
    • Fun activities
  • Our news and blogs
    • News
    • Blogs
  • Admin
    • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
  1. Our reading tips
  2. Engaging children

Engaging children

We appreciate that not every child finds reading a fun and engaging activity, so we have created tips, advice and guidance on how to turn reluctant readers into passionate bookworms. 

At Coram Beanstalk we want every child to be able to read in a fun and confident manner. But we know that engaging reluctant and struggling readers is tricky, so we've created some guidance to make it easier for you. 

If you have any more great tips on how to engage reluctant and struggling readers, then speak to us as we'd love to hear them. Or why not put your tips into action by becoming a Coram Beanstalk reading reading helper?

Resources for planning activities

Resources for planning activities

Engaging reluctant readers with books and activities is often easier said than done. That’s why we asked our reading helpers across the country to share all the great websites they use for inspiration when planning their reading sessions. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2017

Updated: 15th March, 2019

Author: Tom Rippon

Related topics:
  • Engaging children
Tips for reading aloud to small groups

Tips for reading aloud to small groups

We've created some quick tips on how to engage small groups of children through story-telling. Read more

Published: 6th December, 2016

Updated: 15th March, 2019

Author: Tom Rippon

Related topics:
  • Engaging children
Playing with words

Playing with words

Understanding that words don’t need to be daunting and can be a source of fun is a big help in itself for struggling or reluctant readers. Read more

Published: 7th November, 2015

Updated: 15th March, 2019

Author: Tom Rippon

Related topics:
  • Engaging children
Back to top

Showing 10 of 3

Latest

  • Giving non-fiction a green light

    Giving non-fiction a green light

  • Polly Faber, author and reading helper at Belmont Junior School reads her own book 'Picking Pickle'

    Polly Faber, author and reading helper at Belmont Junior School reads her own book 'Picking Pickle'

  • About the book - Pass it on

    About the book - Pass it on

  • Author Sophy Henn reads 'Pass it on'

    Author Sophy Henn reads 'Pass it on'

Most read

  • Become a volunteer reading helper

    Become a volunteer reading helper

    Fill in our simple application form here.

  • What we need from you

    What we need from you

    Find out more about what's involved in being a Coram Beanstalk volunteer.

  • Frequently asked questions

    Frequently asked questions

    Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions by potential volunteers.

  • What you get from volunteering

    What you get from volunteering

    Find out more about the benefits of becoming a Coram Beanstalk volunteer.

  • Our approach

    Our approach

    Find out more about how we work and our approach to reading support.

  • How we can help

    How we can help

    Find out more about our approach to improving your pupils' reading ability and confidence.

  • Thank you for applying to be a Beanstalk reading helper

  • Literacy charities join forces

    Literacy charities join forces

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

  • Become a Story Starter setting

    Become a Story Starter setting

    Find out more about becoming a Story Starters setting.

  • Our Senior Leadership Team

    Our Senior Leadership Team is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the charity.

Latest tweet

Sign up for our newsletter

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Linkedin
  • Instagram

Coram Beanstalk is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Copyright © 2019 Coram Beanstalk. Coram Beanstalk, Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ. Registered Charity No. 296454 (England and Wales). Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales No. 2101719.
All images are from Coram Beanstalk’s stock image library and are for representation only. Names in case studies have been changed to protect identities. All rights reserved.
  • Terms & conditions 
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookie policy
  • Compliments and complaints policy
  • Accessibility
  • Volunteer portal

Follow us

Coram Beanstalk

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube

Dolly Parton's
Imagination Library

  • Twitter
  • Facebook

LuCID


  • Twitter
  • Facebook


This website is administered by Coram Beanstalk as lead partner in the Story Starters programme. Coram Beanstalk is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Copyright © 2017 Coram Beanstalk. Coram Beanstalk, Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ. Registered Charity No. 296454 (England and Wales). Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales No. 2101719. All images are from Coram Beanstalk’s stock image library and are for representation only. Names in case studies have been changed to protect identities. All rights reserved.

Terms & conditions | Privacy policy | Cookie policy | Compliments and complaints policy | Accessibility 

With schools currently closed to the majority of pupils due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, our services are currently suspended. Find out more and who to contact here.