British Council to organise ‘Ready, Set, Read’ challenge to inculcate reading habit among childrens

British Council, UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, is organising the Reading Challenge for children. It is designed for children aged five to 12 years, aiming to help them become confident and engaged readers, according to an official announcement.

As per the release, in this programme, children are challenged to read six books, specially selected by the British Council, within a span of 6 weeks. The essence of the challenge is to read one book in one week.

It also claims that the students will also have the opportunity to join a superstar team and embark on an adventure in a fictional summer obstacle course brought to life through the enchanting illustrations of renowned children’s illustrator, Loretta Schauer.

This challenge is designed to instil the love for reading as a lifelong habit. Children will also have the opportunity to participate in expert-curated activities to enhance their writing skills and vocabulary development, as outlined in the release.

Council claims that as part of the activities, students will learn to write book reviews and plan and organise the key elements of a story in a more compelling and structured manner. These interactive workshops aim to enhance the overall reading experience, encouraging children to not only enjoy the books they read but also to express their thoughts more eloquently and create captivating stories of their own.

As informed in the release, the last date to register is 4 November 2023.