Welcome.
These reading guides and thoughtful reading packages are designed to encourage thinking, conversation, and reflection.
They offer a simple way to engage with meaningful books — at home, in classrooms, or in small groups.
These guides sit alongside a broader body of work, including:
- learning through sport
- small stories and reflective reading
- simple approaches to thinking and conversation
Term 1 – Explore >>
Theme: “Leadership, Curiosity & Beginning the Journey”
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Term 2 – Explore>>
Theme: “Trust, Care & Responsibility”
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Term 3 – Explore >>
Theme: Awareness, Identity & Understanding the World
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2. Thoughtful Reading Guides
HOW TO USE THESE GUIDES
Each guide includes:
- a short introduction
- a small number of reflection prompts
There are no right answers.
The value lies in reading, thinking, and exploring ideas together.
Term 1 Theme: “Leadership, Curiosity & Beginning the Journey”
AGES 10–14
Watership Down
A powerful story exploring leadership, courage, and community.
→ Download Free Reading Guide (PDF)
→ Request Extended Guide (with reflections & discussion ideas)
→ Read more about the book
Part of a broader approach to learning through reading and discussion that you will find in our books.
AGES 5–9
The Kingdom Under the Sea
A collection of imaginative stories that invite curiosity and thoughtful conversation.
→ Download Free Reading Guide (PDF)
→ Request Extended Guide
→ Read more about the book
More reading guides will be added over time.
Reading can be a shared experience — or a quiet, personal one.
These guides are simply a place to begin.
Connected to simple story-based learning and early reflection.
Related Books & Ideas
This approach to learning is also explored through a number of books and resources, including:
*simple prompts to support thinking and conversation
*learning through sport and shared activity
