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Explore our blog for expert tips, reading strategies, and the latest in literacy education. Whether you're a teacher, literacy lead, or parent, you'll find practical advice and inspiring stories to help foster a love of reading. Dive in and discover new ways to engage young readers!


How Data Can Transform Reading Outcomes in Primary Education
In primary education, reading opens every door — it builds vocabulary, boosts comprehension, and gives children the confidence to thrive across the whole curriculum.

James Benfield
2 min read
New Feature: Book Discovery
Looking to discover books that are age appropriate and actually interest your child? Why not check out Pageticker's new book discovery feature.
Carolyn McCarthy
1 min read


How to Keep Children’s Reading on Track This Summer
Whether it’s exploring magical worlds, solving mysteries, or meeting unforgettable characters, books open up endless possibilities for children.

James Benfield
2 min read


Pageticker - Digital Reading Diary: Free until September
We're delighted to let you know that we're giving schools the opportunity to trial Pageticker for free until September!
Carolyn McCarthy
2 min read


New Pageticker Feature: Book Tags
We have just released a fantastic new feature on Pageticker, the ability for teachers to tag a book. The book tag feature, has been created based on feedback from lots of teachers across our database.
Carolyn McCarthy
1 min read


New Pageticker Feature: Groups
We're delighted to announce Pageticker's latest feature, which is the ability to create and manage groups on the Teacher Dashboard.
Carolyn McCarthy
2 min read


Push Notifications: Now on Pageticker
Push notifications are now live in reading app, Pageticker. Explore now to see how it can enhance engagement and tracking.
Tom Minor
1 min read


Comparing Digital Reading Diaries: Pageticker vs BoomReader vs Learning with Parents
A detailed comparison of digital reading diaries to help you choose the best tool for tracking and encouraging reading habits.
Tom Minor
5 min read


Pageticker and Accelerated Reader Reviewed: A Side-by-Side Comparison
Pageticker and Accelerated Reader are both digital reading management tools but they offer different approaches. Pageticker is primarily a digital reading record but with some extra features to support teachers and children to read for pleasure. In this article, how Pageticker is different to Accelerated Reader as well as how they can complement each other. Setup and implementation: A streamlined vs. detailed approach Pageticker: Streamlined setup process Pageticker offers
Tom Minor
4 min read


Pageticker: Now With All Reading Stars Phonics Titles
See how Pageticker integrates with Reading Stars Phonics to help schools track progress and engage parents in early literacy.
Tom Minor
1 min read


Pageticker: Now With All Read Write Inc Titles Integrated
Learn how Pageticker supports the Read Write Inc phonics scheme by simplifying reading records and improving home-school communication.
Tom Minor
1 min read


Pageticker Now Supports Project X: Advances in Reading Progress Tracking
Discover how Pageticker enhances the Project X reading program, making reading tracking and engagement easier for parents, teachers, and stu
Tom Minor
2 min read


Social Reading in the Classroom: Why it Matters
How collaborative and social reading experiences can foster a love for books.
Tom Minor
1 min read


Building Communities of Engaged Readers in School
Discover strategies for creating a culture of engaged readers at school and home.
Tom Minor
2 min read


Reading Role Models: Benefits and How to Guide
The importance of reading role models and how parents and teachers can set a strong example.
Tom Minor
2 min read


Reading Ambassadors: FAQs Answered
Empowering students to become reading ambassadors and promote a love of books among peers.
Tom Minor
2 min read


The Parent and Teacher Guide to Reading Aloud
What is reading aloud? Reading aloud is when parents, teachers or carers read a text out loud to children. It is often associated with...
Tom Minor
2 min read


Book Chat: Common FAQs Answered
Encouraging discussions about books to build comprehension and critical thinking skills.
Tom Minor
2 min read


ZPD Reading Level: Guide to Supporting Children's Reading Progress
Understand what ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development) reading levels mean and how they help children find the right books for their ability.
Tom Minor
2 min read


What are Lexiles, or Lexile Levels?
Understanding lexile levels and how they help match children with the right books.
Tom Minor
2 min read
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