Reading: Beacon Literacy
The Sound of Pictures: Introducing a New Reading Development System Beacon Literacy America
[http://www.beaconliteracy.com/]
Reading: Whichbook?
Search for books by genre or type. Each book has a reader comment, sometimes an extract, and the option to search for similar titles.
[http://www.whichbook.net/]
Reading: Mysterynet
The Online Mystery Network for everyone who enjoys a mystery
[http://www.mysterynet.com/]
Reading: Windows Project
The games will be of most use to teachers and playleaders, but they have been used successfully across a wide age and ability range and anyone interested in promoting poetry writing or literacy may find them of interest...
[http://www.windowsproject.demon.co.uk/]
Reading: The Educator
On-line services delivered free of charge to teachers. The assessment service tracks children's learning and supports your planning.
[http://www.the-educator.co.uk/]
Reading: Children's BBC
The official CBBC website features competitions, quizzes, your life, cartoons, chat, makes, television listings and information about presenters and celebrities.
[http://www.bbc.co.uk/]
Reading: Book Trust
Booktrust.org.uk provides book information and ideas for creative reading. The trust runs book prizes and brilliant projects to encourage readers of all ages and cultures to discover and enjoy books.
[http://www.booktrust.org.uk/]
Reading: Reading Matters
Jill and David Marshall state, "There's no dumbing down on this site. If you want dumb, there are plenty of other places to go to. Here I read the books, I review them and I discuss some of the ideas."
[http://www.readingmatters.co.uk/]
Reading: Read & Write Together
Sound advice for parents on how to help your child with reading and writing.
[http://www.bbc.co.uk/]
Reading: Ladybird
This brilliant site for early years children has counting, matching, colouring and sounds activities and games. You can read or listen to a special Topsy and Tim story. There are helpful tips for parents too, on how to promote your child's learning.
[http://www.ladybird.co.uk/]
Reading: Your Child Reading
Tips for parents on how best to help and encourage your child with reading by Topmarks Education.
[http://www.topmarks.co.uk/]
Reading: Oxford Reading Tree
Are you a parent with a child who is learning to read with the Oxford Reading Tree scheme? Here you can find how the scheme works and how you can support reading at home.
[http://www.oup.co.uk/]
