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On April 23, join us in celebrating World Book Day by reflecting on the vital role reading plays in lifelong development. Literacy extends far beyond the basic act of interpreting text; it is a gateway to fostering deep curiosity, sharpening analytical skills, and developing the capacity to connect thoughtfully with diverse narratives and complex concepts.
Here are some resources provided by the European School Education Platform:
How can you inspire your pupils to become more confident, curious readers? Watch the video to discover the practices that the Martinho Árias School Group (Soure, Portugal) uses to support pupils’ consistent reading habits and reading for pleasure.
Explore the resources on literacy development, including:
- insights from Colin Harrison on how more reading and talking are needed to develop children’s literacy skills and how reciprocal teaching can help with it
- a closer look at how inclusive literacy strategies can help to support struggling readers
- reflections on how community plays a role in supporting every child’s literacy skills.

