“Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will.”– Vernon Howard
In our modern day, technology plays a key role in our kids’ learning. I realize that you can do a Google search for free reading websites for kids, but these 10 free reading web sites for kids are teacher tested, mom tested, teacher approved, and mom approved. I am both a teacher and a mom. Not only do I approve these sites, I use them. They are fabulous.
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Book Adventure is one of my favorite reading websites that helps kids raise comprehension and read “just right” books. Why I love it: You can access book lists at your child’s level. Levels go from K- 12. The book list even lets you select the genre that interests your child. Once you generate a book list that fits your child, you check out the books from the library or access them in any other way. Read them with your children. Then take a quiz. Kids get hooked on reading because they are reading books they like. This site is similar to Accelerated Reader found in many public schools. (You do need to create a user name and password. It is free. I’ve used this site for 16+ years with no spam.)
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This is another great site that I use regularly. It has poems, stories, and passages for every level. You can search for the level you want. Then, you can print each passage. It has comprehension questions as well as answers. This is a must for helping kids increase their comprehension. This site isn’t about pleasure reading. It is a simple way to help your child get materials at their level with comprehension questions. Levels: K- 12 (You do need to create a user name and password. It is free. You get updates about once a month. No spam.)
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This site has many genres of books as well as levels. Your child selects the book, and it displays the words. To turn pages, they click an arrow.It has classics and new releases. This link is an example of a classic for ages 4- 7. This is also an example of a book you don’t have to log in to read. Some books require that you have an account. However, it is still free.
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I love this site because it is a virtual story time. The stories are read aloud to your child. It is a great way for your child to hear books and see the pictures. It is valuable to read aloud to your child. This is one option. (However, nothing replaces a parent reading aloud to their child. Sitting together for read aloud time is always best.)
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National Geographic Young Explorer Magazine
When I was a child, I got hooked on reading through magazines. I still love magazines. They are appealing to me and kids because the articles are short, interesting, and accompanied by pictures. This is a fabulous choice to ensure your kids are exposed to non-fiction. Why I love this: You can click on any edition and story, and it will display the words as it reads to you. It is valuable to your kids to see, hear, and read along. Additionally, I like the bright colors. The topics are interesting.
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This is another great site that is terrific for helping your child increase their comprehension. It has assessments so that you can target exactly what passages your child needs to read. It offers leveled passages with comprehension questions. However, these don’t have to be printed. All the reading is done on the computer. Here is a quote from their site: “Our grade level 1-8 materials help prepare students for state assessment exams. Our grade level 9-12 materials help prepare students for the ACT, SAT, and GRE standardized tests. All upper level materials have been designed to emulate the style and approach students will find on major tests administered in the U.S. Read Theory helps students to perform better on these tests and compose essays required by the majority of college entrance applications. The content and presentation of our upper level materials also mimics that found on the materials students will be required to tackle once they’ve reached the college classroom.” The passages are interesting and truly will help with comprehension.
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I believe that kids need a variety of materials and genres; thus, I am adding poetry. I am a fan of poetry. I love the rhyme, rhythm, and patterning that kids learn from reading poetry. This site offers many types of poems to read as well as how to write them.
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This is a wonderful student news site. It has current events for every area of life. What makes me love this site is that you can adjust each article to your child’s reading level. Check it out and help your child stay current and informed.
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This is a great site for about 5th grade on up to 12th grade. I love this site because the students understand the articles, and every Friday, it has an editorial comic. Additionally, each article comes with comprehension questions and answers.
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This site offers more than reading, but you can click on a grade level: K- 5, and then click on the reading tab. It offers reading with comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary. All the games were created and approved by certified teachers. They are designed to help kids in the ways they learn best. Disney Family Fun Magazine, Apple, and other reputable sources have featured ABCya’s award-winning games.
These free reading websites for kids are sure to ignite some excitement for reading. Please remember to monitor your kids’ screen time for their best health. Click here to see screen time guidelines for kids. Have fun exploring another aspect to reading and literacy. 🙂
♥Pamela
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Love this list! Especially #3 and #10. Thanks for sharing!
Sam,
Thank you. I’m so glad it was helpful to you.
Together, we make a positive difference ~ one word at a time. 🙂
Pamela
This is great thank you. I love all your help figuring out the best ways to help my son. I have discovered this week that he loves watching, or will watch things on tv. So any ideas of videos at his level that will actually be good for him, please share.
Andrea,
I am so glad this was helpful to you. I love helping others help their children read better. 🙂
It is great to teach our children how they learn best. I’ll give you some ideas about videos through a personal message.
One tip: Put on the subtitles so that when he watches videos, he sees the words too. 🙂
Together, we make a positive difference ~ one word at a time. 🙂
Pamela
Pamela,
Thanks so much for the heads up on these sites. I am going to put the Student News Daily under favorites and have my 17 year old check it out! Thanks for what you do.
Dear Donna,
I’m so glad this was helpful to you. I really like Student News Daily because it comes with comprehension questions too. 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Together, we make a positive difference ~ one word at a time. 🙂
Pamela
Great resource list! I think my son will definately appreciate the National Geographic site! Thanks! 🙂 I stopped by from the Mom2Mom linkup.
Carolyn,
Thank you. I bet he will. It is so colorful and fun. 🙂 Enjoy.
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Together, we make a positive difference ~ one word at a time. 🙂
Pamela
will have to check some of these out…thanks!!!
Karen,
I think that you will find at least one that you’ll like. 🙂
Together, we make a positive difference ~ one word at a time. 🙂
Pamela
Thanks for sharing this list. I was only familiar with a few of these websites.
Keitha,
Glad you learned about some new free reading sites for your family. 🙂
Together, we make a positive difference ~ one word at a time. 🙂
Pamela
Thanks and I will pass on these recommended sites by sharing this post.
Following via Kid Lit Blog Hop!
Patricia,
Thank you. 🙂
Together, we make a positive difference ~ one word at a time. 🙂
Pamela
Oh, I love this! I’m always looking for these types of websites. I especially look for ones that do French books as my kids also have “French Reading” they have to do and it is often difficult to find books for them. Thanks for sharing in the Kid Lit Blog Hop!
Renee,
I am so glad these are helpful to you. 🙂
It is my pleasure to be part of the Kid Lit community. Thanks for the opportunity.
Together, we make a positive difference ~ one word at a time. 🙂
Pamela
We enjoy Reading Rainbow and Ranger Rick. Thanks for sharing these other great reading opportunities with the Kid Lit Blog Hop!
Cheryl,
Reading Rainbow and Ranger Rick are classic great resources; I like them too. 🙂
I enjoy being a part of the Kid Lit community. Thank you for the opportunity.
Together, we make a positive difference ~ one word at a time. 🙂
Pamela
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