2. Read, Write, Count is… a campaign to help parents support their child’s learning by incorporating simple, fun activities in to everyday life. www.readwritecount.scot

3. Read, Write, Count aims to… Help parents and carers to be confident enough to be involved in their child’s learning Help parents and carers to understand why they are important in their child’s learning and how to get involved Increase families’ use of their local library Help to close the attainment gap between the most and least advantaged children in Scotland

4. Little things you can do every day Ideas and tips on ways to include learning throughout the day For example, counting out money at the shops, reading bedtime stories and writing shopping lists Small things make a big difference www.readwritecount.scot

5. Read, Write, Count: Gift Bags Free gift bags to all Primary 1, 2 and 3 children in Scotland Containing books and materials for writing and counting With information for parents and carers on how to use the bags with their children

6. Primary 1 bags Three picture books – Bookbug Picture Book Prize Voting slip Activity book Coloured pencils Magnetic whiteboard, magnetic numbers & a whiteboard pen

7. Primary 2 bags Two picture books Snakes and Ladders board game Finger puppets Notebook, writing pencil and coloured pencils Guide for parents

8. Primary 3 bags Two picture books Number playing cards Notebook, writing pencil and coloured pencils Guide for parents