Tooled Up Education

This week, many Tooled Up schools will celebrate World Book Day 2025. Whether dressing up as a favourite character, learning new words, enjoying online readings or taking extra time to share best loved books, this is a great opportunity for children to be excited about becoming enthusiastic readers.

Research shows that having a wide reading habit can bring many benefits for children. Reading for pleasure is associated with better outcomes at school, improved wellbeing and enhances skills such as empathy. So it’s no surprise that here at Tooled Up we’re passionate advocates for reading and literacy.

If you’d like some inspiration for your next library or bookshop trip, or you want help choosing up-to-date titles visit: Brilliant New Fiction for World Book Day 2025. This resource includes book suggestions for children of all ages from five years to older teens. 

Some children need help and encouragement to become regular readers. Find advice for making reading a more central part of family life in Ten Tips to Promote Reading at Home.

For younger children, set them on the path to becoming confident, proficient readers with these Tooled Up Resources on Developing Literacy.