Free reading resources to download

Welcome to our collection of free downloadable and printable reading list resources to help primary and secondary teachers and engage parents in encouraging reading for pleasure, both in the classroom and at home. Here you’ll find everything from posters and reading challenges to book activities and games. They’re perfect for inspiring students, tracking progress, and creating a fun, interactive reading space. Whether you’re using them in class, adding them to your school website or sending them home, they’ll help spark curiosity and keep learning going strong.

A quick heads-up: due to hosting and bandwidth costs, our resources won’t be around forever, so grab them while you can! Feel free to use, share, and display them, just don’t alter the files. For more info, check out the Creative Commons License page. Enjoy, and thanks for including these in your teaching toolkit!

Reading resources for Preschool

Preschool reading challenges, book posters, and reading records aren’t just about tracking progress – they make reading feel like a fun, shared adventure. For teachers and parents, they’re a great way to spark a love of books while celebrating those little milestones that add up to big literacy wins. Plus, who doesn’t love a chart or a colourful poster to show off how many stories have been devoured?

Reading resources for EYFS

In EYFS, reading challenges, book posters, and reading records do more than track progress – they make reading exciting. They help teachers and parents keep kids engaged and build good reading habits.

Reading resources for KS1

In KS1, reading tasks, logs, and story charts keep kids motivated and make tracking progress feel less like a chore. They help teachers and parents see how a child’s reading is developing while reinforcing comprehension in a natural, hands-on way.

Reading resources for KS2

In KS2, literacy quests, journals, and novel displays do more than track reading – they help kids think for themselves. They encourage deeper engagement, spark curiosity about different stories, and give teachers and parents a window into a child’s growing understanding.

Reading resources for KS3

In KS3, book competitions, review logs, and literary visuals aren’t just about ticking boxes – they make reading more engaging. They challenge students to think critically, reflect on their progress, and develop a genuine love for diverse stories.

Reading resources for KS4

In KS4, reading initiatives, progress trackers, and thematic displays do more than just track progress – they spark deeper reflection. They help teachers and families keep an eye on academic milestones while encouraging a lasting interest in more challenging texts.

Reading resources for 6th Form

In Sixth Form, reading projects and literary posters do more than just look nice on the wall. They spark curiosity, help tutors and parents track progress, and push students to dig deeper into complex literature. It’s all about broadening those horizons.

Other Downloads

Useful links

• Take It As Read – our free book finder service is run by human beings, not AI.
• School Reading List resources on TES.
• School Reading List’s annual free summer reading challenges.
• Our free 100 question children’s literature quiz – ideal for the end of term.
• Tom Palmer’s excellent resources which complement his first chapter book and middle-grade novels.
• Poetry Foundation’s website has a wealth of resources including a fantastic poetry archive.
• Free resources to download from Scallywag Press.
• Little Tiger’s downloadable resources page.
• Allen and Unwin children’s books downloadable activities mini-site.
• Otter-Barry Books’ fantastic resources include teacher notes, activities, downloads and videos to use with their award-winning books for children.