Reading Websites for students/families (resources):
1- ReadWriteThink
ReadWriteThink is a platform that provides a wide variety of educational materials covering different literacy areas including reading, writing, listening and speaking. You can use the integrated search functionality to filter resources based on criteria such as grade level, resource type, themes, learning objectives and many more.
2- Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets provides access to a wide variety of resources to help struggling readers build phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Online courses on teaching reading, classroom strategies, in-classroom videos, parent reading tips, interviews with children's book authors, recommended children's books, and more.
3- Reading Bear
Reading Bear provides educational resources to help kids learn to read. These include over 50 presentations covering numerous topics including phonics principles and over 1000 vocabulary items.
4- Reading Eggs
Reading Eggs offers self-paced and easy to follow reading games, lessons and activities .To keep students motivated, lessons includes animations, songs, fun characters, and rewards.There are also over 3000 online books for kids each of which includes comprehension check questions. Also, Reading Eggs provides parents with access to 'detailed progress reports as well as hundreds of full-colour downloadable activity sheets that correspond with the lessons in the program.'
5- Choosito
Choosito is a search engine that uses sophisticated algorithm to search for reading materials based on students reading levels (e.g., from early readers to advanced readers) and subject area (e.g., humanities, social studies, arts, technology, etc).
6- CommonLit
‘CommonLit delivers high-quality, free instructional materials to support literacy development for students in grades 3-12.’
7- Scholastic
Scholastic Parents provides you access to a diversified collection of reading materials to use with your students and kids. These include a Book Search tool to locate relevant reading materials, book reviews and recommendations, guides, activities, printables, Scholastic Book Club and many more.
8- Read Theory
‘Accompany your students on a journey through a vast library of reading comprehension content. ReadTheory's adaptive approach fosters improvement by automatically meeting learners at their own, individual ability levels. Signup takes seconds and no time is spent vetting assignments. Progress is shown on an intuitive report, replete with actionable, meaningful insights. Read Theory program is completely free.’
9- Starfall
Launched in 2002, Starfall website offers various resources to help kids and young learners develop reading and writing skills through interactive games, activities and phonics.
10- ReadWorks
ReadWorks provides a huge collection of curated nonfiction and literary articles along with reading comprehension and vocabulary lessons, formative assessments, and teacher guidance.
11- Newsela
Newsela is an educational website that offers a huge library of nonfiction texts that are aligned with states standard. These include primary sources, news articles, essays, issue overviews, foundational texts and many more. Newsela' s reading materials are organized into five reading levels allowing students to choose the level that corresponds to their literacy skills. Teachers are provided with tools to assess and track the progress of their students (premium feature) and to access reports on their performance. Also, Newsela is integrated with leading educational platforms including Google Classroom, ClassLink, Nearpod, Canvas, and many more.
12- Epic
‘Epic!’s ebook library includes many of the best kids books and popular books such as Fancy Nancy, Big Nate, Warriors, Ramona, and National Geographic Kids…Epic! costs only $4.99/month with the first month FREE and supports up to 4 individual child profiles per account.’
13- StoryPlace
‘‘StoryPlace came about to provide children with the virtual experience of going to the Library and participating in the same types of activities the Library offers at its physical locations. First launched in 2000, StoryPlace has been newly redesigned to present favorite stories and activities in a format compatible with desktop and mobile devices. The site also now includes early literacy information for parents and caregivers.’
14- Magic Blox
With a large and growing collection of eBooks for kids 1 to 13 years old, your children get to enjoy new books all the time from award winning authors and publishers from around the world. In addition to titles you are familiar with from traditional publishers, they also have the opportunity to discover new stories from authors they've never heard of, or try out new languages they've never seen.’
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24 Reading apps that can improve students’ reading skills:
1. Prodigy English Grade range: 1 to 6.
Cost: Free educational content, with optional paid Membership.
Prodigy English is ready to boost your child’s language learning with a brand new game. As your child learns, they’ll gain energy to use in a world of their own creation. They can gather resources, craft items and build their own village — all while learning!
2. Tales2go Grade range: K to 12.
Cost: Free for 30 days, then individual subscriptions start at $29.99 USD for three months.
Availability: The app is available in the Apple App Store, or launch the player on any device with a web browser.
This app recognizes the importance of spoken words, both in growing your child’s vocabulary and their interest in stories. And with Tales2go’s library of over 10,000 audiobooks, your child is sure to find many stories to love.
3. FarFaria Grade range: Pre-k to 4.
Cost: App is free to download, with unlimited reading subscriptions starting at $4.99 USD per month.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
This app’s interactive map-style dashboard keeps your child moving along their reading path, while giving them access to over 1,000 age-appropriate titles. And new titles are added every week!
4. Raz-Kids Grade range: K to 5.
Cost: App is free to use for students at participating schools.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Amazon Appstore.
Raz-Kids is a great app in the Learning A-Z family. It offers hundreds of titles, grouped into 29 different levels — with new ebooks and quizzes added every month.
5. Starfall Grade range: Pre-k to 3.
Cost: App is free and includes some free activities, or unlock all content for $35 USD per year.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store, Apple App Store or access directly from your web browser.
Starfall has been helping kids learn to read since 2002. The app’s activities are based on years of research and align with Common Core standards.
6. Headsprout Grade range: Pre-k to 5.
Cost: App is free to use for students at participating schools.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Amazon Appstore.
Headsprout uses video lessons to keep your child learning and engaged. Another member of the Learning A-Z family, Headsprout’s educational episodes keep your child moving along their path to reading mastery.
7. Vooks Grade range: Pre-k, early and emerging readers.
Cost: Free for 7 days, then $4.99 USD per month or $49.99 USD per year.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Amazon Appstore.
If your child is just not into reading, focus on the joy of stories! With Vooks, your child can watch beautifully animated storybooks that will help bring books to life.
8. IXL Grade range: Pre-k to 12,
Cost: Choose a single subject Language Arts subscription for $9.95 USD per month, or all four core subjects for $19.95 USD per month.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
If you’re homeschooling or your child needs extra practice at home, IXL is an excellent choice. Your preschooler can learn letter recognition and sounds, while your high schooler works on reading comprehension and using evidence to support logical arguments.
9. Skybrary Grade range: Early and pre-readers to intermediate readers, ages 2 to 9.
Cost: Try free for a month, then subscribe for $4.99 USD per month or $39.99 USD per year.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Amazon App Store.
Skybrary is a collection of interactive children’s stories and exciting live-action videos. Your child can choose from hundreds of books, or watch everyone’s favorite reading guide, LeVar Burton, in a video adventure.
10. Read with Phonics Grade range: Pre-k and early readers.
Cost: Free to download, but requires in-app purchases to unlock all content.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Amazon Appstore.
Read with Phonics took the phonics basics and developed an engaging and rewarding game experience for young learners. Your child can play and earn points while learning the basics of reading. This is a great game to keep your little one motivated while learning their letters and sounds.
11. Reading Raven Grade range: Best for ages 3 to 7
Cost: $1.99 USD in the Google Play Store, $2.99 USD in the Apple App Store.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Starting with letter recognition and sounds, your child can work their way through this self-paced curriculum. If they’re further ahead, they can jump right into it, then continue learning at their own pace until they master early reading skills.
12. Dr. Seuss Treasury Grade range: Pre-k to elementary
Cost: App is free to download and includes a 7-day free trial. Individual books can be purchased, starting at $0.99 USD with bundle discounts available.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Amazon Appstore.
These book-based apps available from Oceanhouse Media bring even more fun into these silly stories. With animation and hidden surprises, your child will be able to enjoy some of their favorites in a brand new way.
13. Epic Grade range: Pre-k to 6
Cost: The Basic subscription is free, with a limited library and access to one book a day, every day. The Unlimited subscription is $9.99 USD per month or $79.99 USD per year.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
If you’re looking to keep your kid’s library full, then Epic’s 40,000+ collection of books, audiobooks and videos have you covered. This is a huge collection of both old classics, new favorites, and even original stories (their Cat Ninja series has been a huge hit).
14. Hoopla Grade range: All ages.
Cost: Free through a participating library — all you need is a library card.
Availability: Available in the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Amazon Appstore and on Roku!
hoopla is an amazing resource for books, audiobooks, comics, TV shows, and even movies. Check out a title to read right away, or download it to your device to enjoy even when you’re unplugged.Plus, it offers a special Kid’s Mode to ensure your child’s choices are age-appropriate. If your kiddo is really into comics or graphic novels, they’ll love the selection on this app. If you can’t get to the library, hoopla is definitely worth checking out.
15. Amazon Kids+ Grade range: Pre-k to 6
Cost: Starting at $2.99/month for one child for Amazon Prime members. There are also family plans available.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Previously called Amazon Free Time Unlimited, Amazon Kids+ is a great app for your child — giving them access to thousands of books, learning games and educational videos for a small monthly fee.
16. Spark Reading Grade range: Designed to improve reading skills for kids ages 6 to 16.
Cost: Free to try with limited stories, or subscribe for full access at $3.99 USD per month or $23.99 USD per year.
Availability: Available in the Apple App Store and in the Google Play Store as Reading Comprehension Prep.
If your child is already reading, but having trouble on their tests, Spark Reading provides great practice. Bonus — once downloaded, no Wi-Fi is needed! Spark Reading is a great app for taking the frustration out of reading comprehension struggles. It provides a selection of both fiction and nonfiction books. After reading, your child is prompted to answer questions about the text. And if they missed it, no worries — the app will highlight the passage with the answer.
17. OverDrive Grade range: All ages.
Cost: Free with a library card from a participating library.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Amazon Appstore. Or download the app to your desktop or Mac.
OverDrive is another free app that partners with local libraries. Through it, you can check out books, audiobooks, TV shows and movies. The app is user-friendly and gives you access to thousands of titles. If your kid has a library card, invite them to set up their own account! OverDrive has a dedicated kid’s section with plenty of age-appropriate titles to choose from. This app is a great way to help them explore their interests without cluttering your shelves.
18. Libby Grade range: All ages.
Cost: Free with a library card from a participating library.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Libby was created by OverDrive to partner directly with your local library. Find your favorite books and audiobooks on Libby, then read them on the go. You can even send titles to your Kindle! The available titles on Libby are curated by your local librarian, and the app is built to adjust based on your preferences. Your child can search for their favorite titles, too. Just change the audience filter and discover a wide world of children’s stories.
19. Reading Eggs Grade range: Offers different levels for kids from ages 2 to 13.
Cost: Free for 30 days, then $9.99 USD per month.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Reading Eggs uses fun games and activities to teach your child phonics and sight words. They can learn the basics, or jump into higher levels to improve their growing reading skills. These are guided lessons designed to match your child’s ability. Your child will learn by following along with the engaging songs and animations, or they can choose a book from the app’s extensive library. And you can track their progress and reward special certificates to keep them going.
20. Sora Grade range: K-12 students at all reading levels.
Cost: Free for students in a participating school (your child’s school can sign up here).
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Sora is OverDrive’s app designed specifically for schools and students. Students can easily check out titles. And once checked out, your child’s books, notes and preferences sync across all of their devices. Sora includes great features for struggling readers, like read-aloud options and a dyslexic font. It’s also an easy-to-use audiobook player.
21. Reading Racer Grade range: Early readers, ages 5 to 8.
Cost: Free
Availability: Available in the Apple App Store.
If your child lacks confidence while reading aloud, check out this free app! Reading Racer uses speech recognition to listen to your child read. The app will even help out with difficult words. And as your child’s reading improves, they earn points and unlock new content. There are over 200 stories to unlock in this free app.
22. Wanderful Grade range: Pre-k to 2.
Cost: Free sampler app to try, then purchase individual books separately, starting at $4.99 USD per book.
Availability: Available in the Apple App Store.
Wanderful is a collection of interactive stories your preschooler will love to explore. Previously called Living Books, Wanderful reads aloud some of your favorite classics, like the Berenstain Bears or Arthur.
23. HOMER Grade range: Best for ages 2 to 8
Cost: Free for 30 days, then subscribe for $9.99 USD per month or $59.99 USD per year.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Amazon Appstore.
If you’re looking to boost your child’s early reading, check out HOMER. These fun and interactive lessons are personalized for your child based on their interests and skill level. The app has a huge variety of topics your preschooler is sure to love, from dinosaurs and princesses to trains and space. These engaging lessons will boost your child’s early learning and confidence while they play their way into reading mastery.
24. SwapTales: Leon! Grade range: 1st grade and up, early to intermediate readers.
Cost: $4.99 USD.
Availability: Available in the Google Play Store for some devices and in the Apple App Store.
Did you love the Choose Your Own Adventure Books as a child? SwapTales: Leon! is a new app version your kids will be excited to play. While reading, your child solves puzzles by simply swapping around the story’s words.