Sport and Literacy, 2014

2014 is a big year for sport, as you can see from this BBC preview to the sporting year.

But, then, every year is a sporting year. This year is really nothing that special. The key thing for me is that we can use sport to get children reading. Every year.

If you read the last three posts on this blog, you'll see what I am planning to do this year to achieve that.

To add to that, here are five highlights from my website. Free sport and literacy resources for schools, libraries and parents that could be useful.

ONE
A set of free posters for a sports reading display in your school or library.

TWO
A schools' resource pack where you can make your pupils or users the stars of a sports' reading campaign.

THREE
A free National Literacy Trust ideas pack that you can use during the forthcoming rugby union RBS Six Nations tournament in February.

FOUR
A free British Council story - audio or print - that I wrote, featuring the FA Cup, currently breaking and lifting hearts around the country.

FIVE
A free personalised card written by me to any child you think could do with a reading boost. Just email me via my website. Very happy to do this.

Look out for a lot more of this material during 2014, tying in with the BBC link above. Particularly with the football World Cup, rugby internationals and the Tour de France cycling.