Reading opens many doors for children. Sharing a story and sharing language can help your child understand the world better. Did you know: reading comprehension relies heavily on background knowledge and vocabulary. We need to know a whopping 95% of the words in a text in order to comprehend it! Below are some resources that you may find useful to help boost the effectiveness of story and sharing time.
Reading Roads: Recommended Reads
Reading Websites:
Amazon Free Kindle Books
Books Trust
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/
Books for Topics suggested reading
https://www.booksfortopics.com/yeargroups
Booktrust
Booktrust is an independent charity that works to bring together readers and books. It runs the books for babies project Bookstart, funded by Sainsbury’s. The site includes lots of information on books for children and adults, and book prizes.
Oak Academy
Virtual School Library | Oak Academy (thenational.academy)
National Literacy Trust
National Literacy Trust Virtual School Library | Words for Life
Phonics Play
A very useful website for helping children from Reception to Lower Key Stage Two with decoding words through phonics.