Cosy Reading Den: Invitation to Play – Digital Download

Create a calm and inviting space where children can develop a lifelong love of books with this beautifully designed Cosy Reading Den Invitation to Play.

This open ended invitation encourages children to slow down, snuggle up and immerse themselves in stories, whether they choose to explore books independently, share them with friends or enjoy them alongside a trusted adult. Designed to nurture curiosity, imagination and a love of reading, this cosy space becomes a sanctuary where stories come to life.

Simple to set up and easy to adapt, this invitation can be revisited throughout the year with different books, props and themes inspired by children’s interests.

Perfect for supporting:

Communication and language

Early literacy

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Imagination and storytelling

Concentration and sustained attention

Building a love of books and reading

This digital download includes everything you need to create a welcoming reading den that encourages children to explore books in a calm, meaningful way. Simply download, print and combine with your favourite stories, soft furnishings, cushions and a few carefully chosen props to create an inviting space children will return to time and time again.

As with all resources from The Early Years Edit, this invitation has been created by an experienced practising childminder with a focus on meaningful, child centred learning that is calm, achievable and rooted in real experiences.

Digital download – instant access after purchase. Please check your junk or spam folder if your download email doesn’t appear straight away.

Individual licence only – for use within one setting.