Celebrate World Book Day 2025 with a Live Lesson for Your Class

World Book Day 2025 is just around the corner, taking place on Thursday 6 March. This annual event is a worldwide celebration of books and reading, aiming to inspire children to develop a love of stories and reading for pleasure. It’s a fantastic opportunity for teachers to encourage pupils to engage with literature and discover the joy books can bring. To mark the occasion, BBC Teach will be hosting a special 30-minute Live Lesson designed for children aged 7 to 11. The session will be packed with fun, curriculum-linked interactive activities and feature guest authors, all focusing on reading for pleasure. Plus, there will be exciting live shout-outs to participating schools! You can tune in live on BBC Teach or CBBC. Additionally, there’s a new assembly framework available for primary schools, perfect for celebrating World Book Day and highlighting the many benefits of reading. Don’t miss this chance to make reading the star of your classroom and join in on the worldwide celebration! Follow this link to learn more: