International Literacy Day: Get Awesome Activities, Fun Reading Games plus the Best Books!

In the spirit of International Literacy Day, we’re spreading the love of reading with easy and exciting literacy ideas that you can adopt at home and throughout the year, with fun games, engaging activities and access to thousands of e-books for kids worldwide.  Established by UNESCO in 1967, International Literacy Day is celebrated each year on September 8th, serving as a reminder of the transformative power of reading and education.  

International Literacy Day 2026 Focus: Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity 

This year marks the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day. The theme, "Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity", looks at how reading skills connect to bigger goals – healthier communities, a more sustainable planet and stronger economies.

For parents, it's a good reminder of how far a strong literacy foundation reaches. A child who reads well can access more information, make more informed choices and take part fully in their community. Literacy isn't just a school skill – it's a life skill.  

6 Easy Ways to Celebrate International Literacy Day with Reading Eggs 

1. Play reading games

Reading games are a fantastic way to blend learning and fun for kids. They’ll help to ignite your child's enthusiasm for reading while building their skills. Check out our huge range of engaging reading games covering all key skills from phonics to comprehension and more. 

Reading Eggs's interactive and engaging approach helps children stay motivated while learning. The program provides an initial placement test, which enables learners to begin at their own perfect level, advancing from there at their personalised pace. 

2. Printables practice

Engage children's creativity with printable reading worksheets that reinforce literacy skills. These hands-on exercises can be a great addition to their learning journey. 

3. Read books from the library

With a digital library featuring over 4,000 ebooks, Reading Eggs offers an unparalleled selection for young readers. This International Literacy Day, take the adventure a step further by encouraging kids to dress up as their favourite book characters, bringing the stories to life. Or tap into their interest in a subject and explore the thousands of nonfiction books in the library.

4. Watch fun literacy-based videos  

Visual learning is an effective tool and Reading Eggs has incorporated it into their approach. The Reading Eggs program includes colourful animations in the online lessons teaching everything from the alphabet, phonemic awareness skills and spelling games. Best of all, your child will build their literacy skills while enjoying themselves – and not even realise it!  

5. Add books and customise your Reading Journal 

Your child can celebrate and support their daily reading, take ownership of their reading journey, engage in 'book talk' by rating and commenting on each book and stay motivated with exciting literacy-linked rewards. 

6. Outdoor literacy activities  

Literacy learning can happen anywhere and some children particularly thrive learning on the go. Use a reading activity from the program as a jumping-off point to inspire outdoor literacy ideas and extend what they’ve learned in the program. If they’ve been learning letters and sounds, point them out on a walk. If they’ve been reading, ask them to spell out familiar words while doing a supermarket shop.  

So, as Reading Eggs celebrates International Literacy Day, we hope the suggestions above and our innovative, adaptable education solutions can make a lasting impact on your little one’s life.