Reading
Reading
At Blaydon West we use a number of different online reading resources which your child can login to including the following:
Accelerated Reader KS2 only
https://global-zone61.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/2245998
Purple Mash
In school all children from rec-year 6 have purple mash logins, there are many different games and fun activities children can play and design on here.
The importance of reading with your child
Sharing a book with a child is fun! It’s a time for closeness, laughing and talking together – and it can also give children a flying start in life and help them become lifelong readers.
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/tips-and-advice/reading-tips/
Choosing a book for your child
It is important to find a book that your child enjoys, use the front cover and the blurb to make an initial choice and don’t be afraid to abandon something your child does not enjoy we want to create lifelong readers based on their own personal choice.
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/our-recommendations/
Using the AR Book finder you can insert a personal choice into the search bar and a list of books appears – children in KS2 can read these books and quiz on them with Accelerated Reader in school.
https://www.arbookfind.co.uk/UserType.aspx?RedirectURL=%2fdefault.aspx
Oxford Owl has an amazing range of eBooks to read online just choose your age range or choose your book band colour your child’s class teacher can help you with this or simply choose a popular series of books linked to school such as Oxford Reading Tree or Project X.
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
Latest Book Trailers
https://www.worldbookday.com/booktrailers-online/
Free books to read online
- https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/
- http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/home/reading-owl/find-a-book/library-page#
- https://www.storylineonline.net/
- https://magicblox.com/
- https://www.freechildrenstories.com/
Family fun reading ideas
Looking for something fun as a family? Enjoy story time with our free online books and videos, play games, win prizes, test your knowledge in our book-themed quizzes, or even learn how to draw some of your favourite characters.
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/
Listen to stories online read by famous people
Dressing up as book characters
https://www.worldbookday.com/dressing-up-ideas-2019/
Book Crafts
https://www.worldbookday.com/fun-craft-favourite-characters/
EYFS
Most children are fascinated by books, sounds and letters and we would love our parents and carers to support and encourage this. Anything that you do to develop your child’s love of language is a good thing. To prepare them for their phonics journey we would encourage reading a wide range of books, listen to all kind of sounds, make all kinds of sounds and talk about all kinds of sounds.
- https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/our-recommendations/best-books-for-0-5s/
- https://www.freechildrenstories.com/age-3-5
Listening to stories online
https://www.worldbookday.com/big-little-book-corner/
Rhyme
https://www.freechildrenstories.com/rhyming-stories
KS1
https://www.freechildrenstories.com/age-5-8-1
Reading Comprehension
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zgwwxnb
Cracking comprehension
https://my.risingstars-uk.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f
KS2
https://www.freechildrenstories.com/age-8-10-1
Reading Comprehension
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zs44jxs
Cracking Comprehension
https://my.risingstars-uk.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f
Phonics
- https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources
- https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/parents
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zyfkng8
- https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
- https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?q=phonics
- https://www.lexiacore5.com/ when you reach the home page for our school you need to enter the email address – lexia@blaydonwest.com then your child’s password.
- https://www.phonicsbloom.com/
- https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
- http://www.familylearning.org.uk/phonics_games.html
Phase1
https://www.phonicsbloom.com/uk/game/list/phonics-games-phase-1
Phase2
https://www.phonicsbloom.com/uk/game/list/phonics-games-phase-2
Phase3
https://www.phonicsbloom.com/uk/game/list/phonics-games-phase-3
Phase 4
https://www.phonicsbloom.com/uk/game/list/phonics-games-phase-4
Phase 5
https://www.phonicsbloom.com/uk/game/list/phonics-games-phase-5
Phase 6
https://www.phonicsbloom.com/uk/game/list/phonics-games-phase-6
Reading in the local area
Gateshead Library Service provide lots of opportunities for children all through the year including during holiday time too, these are just some of their offerings:
- picture books and board books for little ones
- a large selection of books, audio books and eBooks for children
- graphic novels and young adult titles for teenagers
- regular activities, rhyme and story sessions
- free internet
- books to help with issues like bullying or questions on health and well being
- comfortable spaces to curl up and read and desks for studying
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/9649/Children-and-young-people
Seven Stories
Seven Stories is the National Centre for Children’s Books. There is always lots to do – with unique exhibitions, engaging storytellers, visiting authors and fun activities for all ages.
https://www.sevenstories.org.uk/
An extensive book list for individual year groups.
Year 6 Recommended Reading List
Year 5 Recommended Reading List
Year 4 Recommended Reading List
Year 3 Recommended Reading List
Year 2 Recommended Reading List