The Future of Storytelling: How Children Will Read in the Future
In classrooms and living rooms, children’s stories are no longer confined to the printed page; they now live across books, screens, speakers and interactive experiences, reshaping what it means to be a reader. As audio, AI and immersive formats grow, the real challenge is not whether storytelling will change, but how to ensure technology helps more children fall in love with stories while still building the deep, active reading skills they need for the future.
Tech in the Early Years: Striking the Balance Between Play, Print and Pixels
Technology in the early years works best when it quietly supports what matters most: play, relationships and a love of stories. Rather than replacing books or imaginative games, well-chosen apps offer short, focused practice and gentle feedback that help children see themselves as capable readers. When these digital moments sit alongside bedtime stories, outdoor adventures and shared reading, they become one more tool for parents and educators to nurture confidence, curiosity and lifelong literacy.
From Reluctant to Resilient: Why Children Switch Off from Reading
Reading reluctance doesn’t have to be a fixed trait; it’s a phase that can be overcome with understanding and the right support. By recognising and looking out for behaviours or external factors influencing reading or learning, and also creating positive, nurturing experiences, we can help children move from switched off to switched on, resilient readers who approach every story with confidence and curiosity.
