Following the success of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, the Reading Agency and Science Museum Group are delighted to announce the Winter Mini Challenge, which encourages children aged 4 – 11 to enjoy reading for pleasure over the winter holidays.
With activity ideas and resources from Science Museum Group, the Winter Mini Challenge sees the return of the Gadgeteers characters, as they use ingenuity, creativity and curiosity to understand the fascinating science behind a whole range of interests, from fashion and technology to cooking and music.
Want to find out more and help the Gadgeteers on their latest adventure? Visit the challenge website – a free digital platform offering incredible books and rewards for continuing to read.
Activities to try at home

Community Science
Activities and ideas which can help you explore and discover science and technology in fun and exciting ways. Safe and easy to do at home, in community spaces and outdoor environments, these activities can help support the Reading Challenge.

Supporting the Reading Challenge
Find out more about how you can explore science and innovation in the Winter Mini Challenge in this 25-minute session that will help you get everyone involved.