Paired reading toolkit

This is a complete toolkit of resources and activity ideas to help you run a paired reading project in your school, library or education setting. It is split into two sections. The first for those looking for ideas for how to run a school project across year groups, this contains:

• A video from Dalmilling Primary School in South Ayrshire with their tips and advice for running a pair reading project.
• a teacher guide to running paired reading in your school
• advice and tips for using paired reading for parental engagement from two school projects in Glasgow

The latter section is for those looking to run a paired reading project with a targeted group and engage reluctant readers. Our 'mission pack' sheets will help create a buzz of excitement around paired reading. Other downloadable support includes:

• a quick drama activities to build pupil confidence in reading aloud and using their voice for expression
• a teacher guide to running a paired reading project with reluctant readers
• a pupil letter detailing the mission
• a reading report for pupils to record paired reading sessions
• a certificate to award to pupils once they have finished the project.