We sent out reading books in the home learning packs but we know they won’t last forever. Please see the list below of places that that children can access lots of eBooks.

Phonics/ Early reading: Please skip to the bottom of the page for resources.

MyOn

My On by Renaissance offers 7102 ebooks which are on Accelerated Reader! Try using the search and filter so that you can find books at the right age. There is a great range of interesting non-fiction books. No login required.

WEBSITE: https://readon.myon.co.uk/

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Lancashire Libraries 

You can download 6 eBooks at a time but you’re going to have to find your library card for this one!

WEBSITE: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-and-archives/libraries/digital-library/

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Collins Big Cat eBooks

There are over 300 books primarily for Reception, Year 1 & 2.

WEBSITE: https://collins.co.uk/pages/big-cat-ebooks (Username: parents@harpercollins.co.uk Password: Parents20!)

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Oxford Owl 

There are over 100 well-chosen free eBooks for ages 3-11

WEBSITE: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page

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There are lots of companies offering ‘free’ books at the moment, but many are just free 1-month trials at the beginning of a subscription. If you know of any other companies/ organisations that are truly free, please let me know. Thanks! head@garstang-st-thomas.lancs.sch.uk

Phonics/ Early Reading

The resources below are suitable for:  All of Reception/ Year 1 and some of our children in Year 2.

Daily Phonics Lessons on YouTube

There are daily ‘speed sounds lessons’ – each lesson last for around 10 minutes and there are 3 levels. These sessions follow the Read, Write Inc scheme which we use in school.

WEBSITE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ

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Phonics Play

This website contains phonic based games and activities.

WEBSITE: https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk  (Username: march20 Password: home)

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Oxford Owl

This website contains lots of phonics games, activities and eBooks.

WEBSITE: https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/

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Teach Your Monster To Read

This is an app which is available on most tablets and phones. Many  of our Reception, Year 1 and 2 children will be able to use this app independently.

WEBSITE:  https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ or download from your app store.

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