Bedtime story guide

Make bedtime stories do even more for their reading...

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Without turning bedtime into another lesson. 📚🌙

Your FREE Bedtime Story Guide

Simple things to say, notice and talk about while you’re already reading together — helping build vocabulary, understanding and confident readers.

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YOU’RE ALREADY READING THE STORY…

But have you ever wondered:

Should I be asking them questions?
Should I explain words they don’t know?
Should I get them to read some of it?
What can I actually do that will help?

You don’t need to turn storytime into a reading lesson.

BUT A few tiny things while you read can make a real difference.

And I’ll show you exactly what they are.

THE BEDTIME STORY GUIDE 🌙

I created this for parents who want to help their child with reading at home without adding another thing to the day.

Because sharing stories builds so many of the skills children need to become confident readers.

And the lovely bit?

You’re probably already doing more than you realise.

Inside the guide, I’ll show you how to make the most of the stories you’re already sharing.

INSIDE YOU’LL FIND…

💗 Before you read
Little things you can talk about before you even open the book.

⭐ While you’re reading
Simple prompts to get them thinking, predicting and talking.

💗 Words & vocabulary
How to notice and explain new words without stopping the flow of the story.

⭐ After the story
Easy ways to chat about what happened — without firing questions at them.

💗 Re-reading favourites
Why asking for the same book AGAIN is actually a really good thing.

⭐ When they can already read
Why reading to your child still matters, even once they can read for themselves.

💗 My story recommendations
Some of my favourite books for brilliant bedtime conversations.

And throughout the guide, I explain WHY these little things help their reading, so you know what you’re actually doing and why it matters.

Who am I?

Hi, I’m Michelle 👋

I’m a teacher, Early Reading Specialist, English Lead and mum of three confident readers.

I’ve taught thousands of children to read - and when it came to my own children, I took everything I knew about how children learn to read and made it work around them.

More play.

More movement.

More reading hidden inside everyday moments.

Because home doesn’t need to become school for learning to happen.

And now I want to help you do the same.

READY TO MAKE A LITTLE MORE OF TONIGHT’S STORY? 🌙

Pop your email below and I’ll send the FREE Bedtime Story Guide straight to your inbox.

Simple prompts. Little things to notice. And the WHY behind them.

So tonight, you can just pick a book, snuggle up and know that while you’re enjoying a story together…

you’re helping to build a confident reader too. 🫶🏼