Reading Chest

Ten minutes. That’s it. Not an hour. Not a perfect routine. Just ten calm, consistent minutes a day. Small habit. Big impact. 📚 #nationalyearofreading2026

The Easter holidays are flying by — is reading getting squeezed out? 🐣 Keep them on track with 50% off your first month of Reading Chest. 8+ phonics books, matched to their level, delivered to your door. From just £6.99. Use code EASTER26 at checkout: readingchest.co.uk

A phoneme is just a unit of sound. "Cat" = 3 phonemes. c / a / t "Shop" = 3 phonemes. sh / o / p Once you know that, the books — and the homework — start to make a lot more sense! Read the full parent guide: readingchest.co.uk/advice/what-is…

This. This is why we do it! There’s something quietly magical about a child choosing to read. Not because they’ve been asked to. Not because it’s homework. But because they want to.

You don’t need to turn Easter reading into a school week at home. Just weave it into what you’re already doing. Save this set of tips for the holidays!

Kids switch off from reading the moment the holidays start. 📚 This Easter, keep the momentum going with Reading Chest. 8+ phonics books delivered to your door, and 50% off your first month. From just £6.99. Use code EASTER26 at checkout: readingchest.co.uk

A little mystery, a lot of excitement, and just enough chocolate-themed chaos. Grab this book (and plenty of other Easter-themed reads) from Reading Chest for the holidays! 📚

Be the role model. Make the tea. Open the book! ☕📚 #cslewis

Blast off into reading 🚀 Our brand new space-themed star charts and bookmarks are coming in a delivery soon. Small rewards, giant leaps for little readers! Grab your own copy to download and print at readingchest.co.uk/resources/

Struggling with blending? These free phonics flashcards are perfect for quick, focused practice at home. Colour + printer-friendly versions available: readingchest.co.uk/resources/

Spring is the perfect time to grow something new — in the garden and in your child’s reading! 🍃 "The Gardening Year" is a lovely book that teaches what happens in the garden through different seasons (available on Reading Chest!)

Be honest — how many of us have found ourselves staring into the dressing-up box at 10pm the night before World Book Day, hoping something magically turns into a costume? 🙋 If you've got an animal onesie in the house, you're already sorted!

Win a free month of Reading Chest (and a special gift!) with our spring colouring competition. Look out for your colouring page in your next delivery! 🌼

Those quiet moments matter more than you think 💛 A reminder that reading doesn’t start with sounding out words or ticking boxes. It starts with closeness, comfort, and sharing a story together. #readingjoy #booklovers #learningtoread #readingchest #emiliebuchwald

Book reviews don’t have to sound grown-up or perfect. If your child can say what they liked, they can write a review. Our free templates (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) help break it into manageable steps — no staring at a blank page: readingchest.co.uk/resources/

Pancake vibes all round 🥞 Cooking together is a lovely way to practise reading without it feeling like “reading time” — recipes are full of simple words, numbers, and sequencing.

Gearing up for February half term? All you really need is a box, a book… and a bit of imagination. Combining a story with a simple craft project can help bring reading to life — and takes the pressure off “getting it right”.

We’re thrilled to have our new certificate designs heading your way! 🎉 Perfect for celebrating effort, progress, and those “I read it all by myself!” moments. Interested in Reading Chest? It's the book subscription for kids learning to read: readingchest.co.uk

Reading through the holidays. Loving the books. And moving up a reading level when school started back. 📚✨ We never get bored of stories like this!

When a child doesn’t want to read, it’s rarely about laziness. It’s usually about pressure, confidence, or tiredness. Try less time. More choice. Read together. Small changes can make reading feel safe again.