Stories at home

Children who grow up surrounded by language and stories do better at school and better in life. Enjoying stories from an early age develops many important skills like literacy and numeracy, creativity and emotional intelligence. The best way for a child to enjoy stories - whether they are spoken or written or on a screen - is with someone they love.

This section gathers together some simple ideas for turning your home into a story home, with pages on enjoying stories with children of different ages, as well as suggestions for days out and sources of further information.