Understand and explore what students are interested in, value and care about

In this section, explore the value of removing stigma about reading below perceived grade level, and how we can do so!

How is a Reading Calendar best used?

A Reading Calendar is best customised to the school’s calendar. While the suggested reading-related events here are meant to provide something fun each month, other activities to do with reading could also be built around school events and included in the calendar (e.g., Founder’s Day)

A Reading Calendar is meant to generate buzz around reading. The commemoration of events in the calendar does not have to be formal or large-scale. It could be whimsical, fun and student-led.

Schools can also engage partners or collaborate with agencies like NLB, National Gallery or the National Arts Council to plan events and activities for their Reading Calendar events.

A Reading Calendar is most effective when students have a stake in planning how they want to commemorate each event. This will also engage them further and develop their sense of agency around reading and reading-related activities.