Planning whole school activities for World Book Day? We have a few suggestions for you. You could plan a reading rockets competition, organise a visit by an author, or make Word searches based on a particular book. Listed below are some activities to inspire your students to read. Read on to find out more! There is plenty more for you to do as well! Just remember to choose ones that you think your students will enjoy!

Making a reading rockets competition

One of the best ways to encourage your children to read is to create a reading rockets competition. You can create a reading rockets competition for your whole school and have classes compete against each other to earn the title of Reading Rockets Champion. You can also leave a book or note for each child on their desks to encourage them to read. This activity will get children excited about reading and get them ready for summer.

You can also make costumes for your pupils to wear on World Book Day. You can find a variety of cheap costumes on the Internet, as well as World Book Day resources for primary and secondary schools. Depending on your budget, you can make some fun costumes for your students, or purchase a set for each child. You can also find a World Book Day resource for secondary schools, which will help you create a memorable reading rockets competition for your students.

Dressing up as a book character

Parents have mixed reactions when it comes to World Book Day. Some gleefully re-create the appearance of their child’s favourite character, while others are apprehensive about the day’s whole-school activities. For many, World Book Day is a chance to celebrate reading and encourage students to dress as their favourite book character. But how to choose a costume and keep costs down? The following are some tips to make dressing up a world book character a fun experience for your child.

A classic story character costume is Mr. Toad. Choose a black shirt, shorts and waistcoat. Make a matching cap and wig and add a tatty shirt and a boy for sale sign to complete the look. Another costume idea is to dress up as a character from a popular children’s book. A zombie costume is incredibly easy to put together, and only requires a few items of clothing. A walking stick or zimmer frame are optional, but can really make the costume complete.

Organising an author visit

You should prepare your children for the visit by having their favourite author’s books in the school library, inviting them to design displays, and arranging books for the children to purchase. You can also provide parents with information about the author, and make sure to arrive early to meet them and introduce them to the staff room. It’s also important to factor in time to have a cup of tea with them.

You can also prepare some activities for your children to make them more enthusiastic about reading. Ask them to make collages of book scenes, outline their character’s journey, and write questions for the author to answer during the open discussion. Be sure to get the author’s W-9 form, as they may need to make travel arrangements. Make sure you have the contact details for their on-site representatives and final schedule, and publicise your author visit in advance.

 

Creating a reading tree

In honour of World Book Day, your whole school can participate in a reading tree project. Students will create leaves with their favourite book on them and hang them on the reading tree. The finished project will be a stunning display and great talking point. To find out more about the benefits of reading, read our complete guide. You’ll find many other ways to celebrate the day’s theme of reading.

The magic of stories is one of the World Book Day main themes. The magic of sharing stories can be celebrated in many ways, including book swaps. Then, students can enjoy the same experience in another way, like in the form of a game of character bingo. Or, a reading tree can be used as a way to celebrate the day by engaging parents. The possibilities are endless! There are countless ways to celebrate World Book Day and all it entails is a willingness to read and share stories.