The National Year of Reading 2008 celebrates reading anything, anytime, anywhere; encouraging and reminding us to start with what we love – be that picture books or biographies, journalism or tourist guides.
Reading underpins everything we do – and who we are. Our personal and national heritage is lost to us without words. However, reading for pleasure sometimes needs encouragement, which is why we’re calling on Mums, Dads, Grandparents and carers to make reading an enjoyable part of their children’s life during the holidays.
Historic sites have powerful stories that bring visits to life and can be enjoyed by all. There are many ways to enjoy reading with The National Trust: why not explore properties using family trails or tracker packs, take a storybook to read in the grounds, enjoy a play, a guided tour or role play or encourage your children to write a poem or story about their big day out.
Just spending ten minutes a day reading with our children can make a real difference and is perhaps the best private investment we can make in their future.
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