Top 15 Reading Websites for Children

Getting children excited about reading is a continuous cycle.  You think you’ve cracked it and a few weeks later you need a new stimulus to encourage children.

1. Oxford Owl

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/ 

Oxford Owl offers a wealth of free reading resources for primary children, including eBooks, activities, and tips for parents. This website supports children’s reading development with a range of books suited for different reading levels and most schools use Oxford Reading Tree as their reading scheme. Oxford Owl also provides resources to help parents guide their children’s reading journey, making it a valuable tool for at-home learning.

2. CBBC Bedtime Story

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/bedtime-stories

Familiar celebrities read/tell stories ideal for bedtime.

3. Story Online

https://storylineonline.net/

This website has actors and celebrities reading popular children’s books aloud, accompanied by illustrations from the book.It is perfect for younger children who enjoy being read too.  It can help developing listening and comprehension skills.

4. Reading Rockets

https://www.readingrockets.org/

Reading Rockets offers a rich library of evidence-based classroom strategies to help young children become skilled readers.

5. Funbrain

https://www.funbrain.com/books

FunBrain offers a mix of educational games, videos, and books that make learning enjoyable. Its playful approach to learning sets it apart from more formal reading programs, making it a great choice for childrenwho prefer interactive content.

6. PBS Kids

https://pbskids.org/games/reading

Lots of reading games with familiar characters that will engage younger children.

7. International Children’s Digital Library 

http://www.childrenslibrary.org/

The International Children’s Digital Library (ICDL) provides free access to a vast collection of children’s books from around the world. There are books available in multiple languages, Iand promotes cultural diversity and global literacy.

8. Reading Bear

https://www.readingbear.org/

Lots of phonic activities on this site.

9. Starfall

https://www.starfall.com/h/

This American website offers interactive stories, phonics games, and colourful animations that make reading fun and engaging. Starfall stands out for its simplicity and ease of use.

10. CBBC Reading and Writing

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/article-reading-and-writing

Lots of activities to help your child develop the skills they need to learn to read and write with these ideas and activities from CBeebies.

11. Storynory

https://www.storynory.com/

Storynory is a popular free reading website for children that specialise in audio stories. The site is particularly useful for developing listening skills and encouraging imagination.

12. Mighty Book

https://www.mightybook.com/

MightyBook is an interactive reading website for children that provides an array of books and songs designed to make reading an enjoyable experience.

13. IXL Learning

https://uk.ixl.com/?partner=google&campaign=81146728&adGroup=129630719167&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=81146728&gbraid=0AAAAADrr3AqOELxyWAzrNhSGiDoXB5mDn&gclid=Cj0KCQjww4TGBhCKARIsAFLXndRI9F78P6AB9X5k1YJHZLFFx7XfXd72tQuoMp8j47x9_H3WBQs-vN0aAoqZEALw_wcB 

From phonics to reading comprehension IXL English has a variety of different activities for Reception to Year 13.

14. Teach Your Monster to Read

https://www.teachyourmonster.org/

This site offers a variety of interactive games that are curriculum aligned to support your child’s phonic development.

15. Top Marks

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/3-5-years/letters-and-sounds

A variety of phonic and reading activities for 3 - 11 year olds.