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We all know reading can sometimes be tricky! That’s why using well-loved characters can help relieve the fear factor while adding a little fun, too. Here are a few tips and tricks that use familiar faces to kick-start everyday reading.

Using reward charts while reading is a great way to help foster a reader’s sense of accomplishment and confidence. Here are some easy ways you can use them to motivate children on their reading journey. 

World Environment Day is a fantastic opportunity to devote time and effort to important environmental issues. Here’s how to celebrate on the 5th of June with your young English language learners using activities from Ladybird Readers BBC Earth books.

Watch a recording of the Ladybird Readers Webinar: Teaching English at home, filled with useful tips and ideas to help you get the most out of Ladybird Readers at home.

We know that entertaining children with little attention spans is not always easy! These activity ideas can be used to banish boredom while engaging children in both literacy and storytelling.

Sometimes you need a helping hand to get them on their reading journey. Whether you’re at home or in the classroom, this range of guides, videos and activities will help entertain while also developing their literacy skills.

ELT specialist Vanessa Reis Esteves argues the benefits of teaching fairy tales in a classroom setting, to develop children’s emotional intelligence, creativity and critical thinking skills.

Teacher and ELT consultant Vanessa Reis Esteves reflects on her experiences of getting children to read in the classroom, and details some easy ways you can make them embrace books on a regular basis.

Celebrate this special day in your classroom with our range of hands-on activities that will show learners how wonderful their families are.