Breakfast clubs have always been a great way to get students excited about reading. They offer a relaxed, social space where picking up a book feels like a choice rather than a chore.
As specialists in engaging reluctant and struggling readers, we at Barrington Stoke know the difference a great story can make. For over 25 years we’ve been pioneering super-readable, dyslexia-friendly fiction to help every child become a reader. Our short novels are written by some of the finest authors around today and our range of expert accessibility features help to break down the barriers to enjoying books that many children face.
Our free activity sheets are designed to support young people to engage with reading. Ranging from character-drawing exercises to wordsearches, puzzles and more, they help spark an interest in stories, enhance comprehension, build imagination and develop creative skills – all before their first lesson.
Learn how to draw Porky the Pig! from Porky
Pies by Ross Montgomery
Porky Pies is always telling lies, trying to terrify his brothers and sisters into believing that the Big Bad Wolf is back.
But when the biggest fibber in the litter tries to plan his most daring prank yet, the joke is on him this time. So who will have the last laugh?
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Help Hana and Ace find their way through the flowers to find Spark! from The Moonlight Mystery Agency: The Birthday Cake Thief by Vashti Hardy
Hana has always longed to have a pet of her own. So when a cat turns up at her bedroom window one night, she thinks her dream has come true.
But Ace is no ordinary cat. He’s a detective cat who has come to invite Hana to join the Moonlight Mystery Agency, and that’s when the magical adventures begin!
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Matching activity from Tea Party Parade by Nick Sharratt
Today’s the day – it’s the tea party parade! The kids are in their costumes and the teachers are marching too. Teacups are twirling, cake slices are spinning, and the big finale is going to be the best show of all!
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Theatre set design activity from Madame Malone's Music Hall by Laura Wood
A cast of creative creatures take centre stage in this theatrical story about community and confidence from Blue Peter Book Award-shortlisted author Laura Wood.
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Creative writing ideas from Reek by Alastair Chisholm
Sparrow lives in the world after the Reek. The atmosphere is toxically polluted, and Axel Brodie, the tech billionaire behind Zephyr Industries, is cashing in as the only supplier of clean air.
Sparrow is struggling to help her family survive until her brilliant inventor friend, Miriam Fenn, comes up with a new form of technology that could break Zephyr’s stranglehold on the air supply. But men like Brodie are hard to defeat, and he will do everything in his power to stop Miriam and Sparrow. Who will triumph in this battle to breathe?
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Treasure matching activity from Tutankhamun's Tomb by David Long
Uncover the incredible true story of Howard Carter’s world-changing discovery in this fun and informative retelling of the secrets of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
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