So many activities start at the beginning of October, but do not let this stop you extending these activities throughout October.
Throughout October – Black History Month
October is an opportunity to promote black authors and any authors with different ethnic origins.
- Create reading displays
- Invite pupils to research influential black figures
- Encourage discussions around diversity and inclusion
1 October – National Poetry Day
There is now so much poetry available so you can consider:
- poetry readings
- poetry slam
- create blackout poetry
- perform favourite poems
- a poetry display wall
2-4 October : Fun Palaces Weekend
This is the annual national weekend of action when communities across the UK celebrate arts, culture and local skills including
- Poetry
- Storytelling
- Creating writing
- STEAM demonstrations of science and art
5-11 October : Libraries Week
Libraries week is a whole week when libraries of all types celebrate the school library and their role in the school. Events can include:
- Author visits and virtual talks
- Poetry readings
- Book-themed quizzes and treasure hunts
- Reading challenges
- Library inductions for new pupils
- Storytelling sessions
- Displays highlighting new titles and diverse books.
- Activities linked to literacy, wellbeing and inclusion.
5-11 October : Dyslexia Awareness Week
- Promote an understanding of dyslexia, and celebrate the unique capabilities of dyslexic learners
- Encourage everyone to understand the abilities which dyslexic learners have. Dyslexia is an ability and not a disability.
- Promote dyslexia-friendly books
- Promote audiobooks
- Reading technology demonstrations
- Inclusive reading sessions
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