Wigan nurseries join nationwide Read and Rave pledge for BBC Children in Need
Busy Bees Nurseries in Wigan are taking part in a nationwide challenge to create over one million Read and Rave moments in 30 days, raising funds for BBC Children in Need.
Hundreds of children from Busy Bees nurseries across Wigan join a month-long celebration of books, beats and big imaginations
More than 200 children across Busy Bees Nurseries in Wigan are putting a new beat behind books this November, as they join an ambitious nationwide challenge to create more than one million Read and Rave moments in just 30 days - bringing together the joy of reading while raising funds for BBC Children in Need.
From pages to playlists, the pledge brings together children and colleagues across more than 350 Busy Bees nurseries in the UK. Together, they will bring books to life through music and movement, transforming traditional storytime into a joyful celebration.
The Read and Rave challenge is part of Busy Bees’ nationwide Get the Reading Buzz pledge, an initiative launched earlier this year by the UK’s early years education provider which aims to read over 45 million books with children.
The importance of nurturing a love of books from the earliest years is also echoed by the BookTrust, which has welcomed the budget's investment in children's books and reading.
Chris McCandless, European CEO at Busy Bees, said: “We are incredibly proud to support BBC Children in Need through our Read and Rave pledge. Every child deserves to discover the joy of stories and through our Bee Curious curriculum, we bring that magic to life every day, sparking imaginations, building confidence and nurturing a love of reading.”
To support Busy Bees Wigan nurseries taking part in the Read and Rave, you can donate here.