Check out this blog for information and ideas of how to celebrate
Non-Fiction November and
Empathy Action Month
Non-Fiction November with the National Literacy Trust
Why is non-fiction reading so important?
In 2022 The National Literacy Trust research the impact of children reading non-fiction texts. They that children and young people who read non-fiction are more engaged with environmental issues.
Overall, this report found that more children and young people who read non-fiction were motivated to read for educational purposes, to satisfy curiosities, to foster social connections and to support their mental wellbeing.
Head to the National Literacy trust for a wealth of resources to help you drive into non-fiction with your children! Follow this link Non Fiction November 2024 | National Literacy Trust
Here are some of our favourite non-fiction texts to share with children!
Empathy Action Month
November is Empathy Action Month! Empathy Lab do incredible work all year round. Let's celebrate this! Here's some words from Empathy Lab themselves...
What is Empathy Action Month?
Social action is an important part of empathy. When we take time to understand other people’s feelings and experiences, it spurs us on to act.
In other words, we put empathy into action. That means everyone coming together to improve each other's lives and solve problems that are facing their communities. This could be as small as actively listening to one another or as big as a whole-school litter pick.
Every November, we help young people focus on ways to make a difference, and reflect on the Empathy Resolutions we made for Empathy Day.
We want to encourage everyone to make every day an Empathy Day, and to keep taking steps to build a better, more empathetic world.
Head to Empathy Lab for more details here - EMPATHY ACTION MONTH
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