Big Cat Collins Readers (levelled readers)
- We have sets of these books in the school. They are suitable from Level 1 to about level 25/26. There are also resources attached for each book. It reads the books to the children too!
- Go to Collins Connect and click on the Teacher portal
- Username: parents@harpercollins.co.uk
- Password: Parents20!
- Click Login
- Click Big Cat and choose a band level (Remember to start with books that you can read easily)
- Click on the book you want to read
Reading Websites
Oxford Reading Tree (levelled readers)
- We use sets of these books in the school also. The books on the website range from about 3-11 years of age. Please start with books at a younger age level to improve fluency and work your way up. There is an option to turn on the audio for when books become a little harder. Always try to read the book without the audio after you have listened to it.
- Click https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
- Click login – Username: stpetersbray@gmail.com Password: Stpetersbray
- Click on ‘all ages’ and select an age group.
- Click on the book that you want to read and click read ebook
Vooks (picture books for juniors brought to life through animations)
- Click on https://www.vooks.com/
- Username: stpetersbray@gmail.com
- Password: stpetersbray
Epic (brilliant digital library of well-known books for children 12 and under)
- You can join this free as a parent for 30 days https://www.getepic.com/promo
World Books Online
- https://www.scoilnet.ie/scoilnet-services/world-book/ This contains a variety of books for children of all ages. It contains lots of non-fiction.
Read Theory (Online reading comprehension activities for senior classes)
- Website: https://readtheory.org/
- Username: stpetersbray@gmail.com
- Password: stpetersbray1 (all lowercase)
- You begin with a preliminary test set at grade 3 level (3rd class). It’s important that you do not get help doing this test as your score will determine what level you will start on.
