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Getting your children reading during the summer holidays can sometimes seem like an extra job - an additional cost on top of days out and endless snacks, or like school is creeping into their leisure time. But summer reading doesn't have to feel like homework! From audiobooks and family reading time to library visits and reading on days out, here are 15 easy and fun ways to encourage children to keep reading at home and throughout the summer holidays.

Get parents engaged with their child's learning with the Parent Portal, a safe and secure space where they can see their child's work, feedback and activity on Purple Mash.

Evidence Me can be used to share festive activities with parents during term time as well as communicate with parents over the school holidays. Take a look at our blog to find out more.

Summer holidays are a time for family fun and a well-earned rest, but they can also be a long time without practising key skills. If you're wondering how to keep your child’s brain ticking while they’re off, we’ve got just the thing: Purple Mash is an award-winning online learning platform packed with creative, curriculum-aligned activities that make learning feel like play.

Sometimes kids (and adults) need a little help to open up and start talking. The Top 10s book series provides a great opportunity to have conversations with your kids about the things that really interest them. Crafting a topic for a Top 10s book is a great way to get started, and it can be about absolutely anything...