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Books can be a wonderful way to help children make sense of the big, complicated feelings life throws at them. The right story at the right moment can offer comfort, reassurance and a gentle way into conversations that may otherwise feel difficult to start. From grief and loss to identity, belonging and family, stories can give children a safe space to explore feelings and experiences they may not yet have the words for. Former teacher and Pageticker’s book specialist Carrie

World Maths Day on 26 March is a great chance to show that maths isn’t just about worksheets - it can start with a story. Many children feel anxious about maths, but will happily explore numbers, patterns and problem solving when they meet them in the pages of a good book. It’s an often overlooked fact that strong reading skills support maths attainment, from helping to understand word problems to grasping mathematical vocabulary and following multi-step reasoning. At Paget

The summer holidays are a well-earned break — especially for teachers, and definitely for families. But while it’s tempting to let go of all routines, there’s one habit worth keeping on track: reading.

Celebrate Non-Fiction November with must-read books and engaging activities for young learners.

Each month, we are going to be featuring a book of the month. This month's choice is picture book called The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods.

At Pageticker, we absolutely love poems. So, we thought we would share some books of poetry for children, we have used in the classroom.

As British Science Week is quickly approaching we thought we'd suggest some picture books to share with your class.

As a team made up of a number of former teachers, we know that some children love fictional books about animals...

Thoughtfully chosen books that promote emotional well-being and mental health awareness in children.

As Children's Mental Health Week is quickly approaching, we thought we would share some of our favourite picture books that explore emotions

If you are looking for some middle grade fantasy book recommendations, for children this could be the article for you.

World Read Aloud takes place on the 5th February 2025. It's an annual celebration of the power of reading aloud.