100 Days of Reading

Inspiring a love for reading

Reading Resources

Welcome to our Reading Resources! Here you’ll find supportive materials to help your child discover new worlds, from early phonics to deeper comprehension. Our resources align with our Ten Literacy Pillars and are designed to nurture curiosity, vocabulary, and confidence.

Ten Literacy Pillars

  1. Oral Language and Vocabulary — Talking, questioning, and storytelling build the foundation for fluent reading.
  2. Systematic Phonics — Sound‑letter knowledge grows strongest when applied immediately to real books.
  3. Print‑Rich Environments — Children read best when surrounded by visible, purposeful print.
  4. Morphology and Syntax — Understanding how words and sentences fit together powers both decoding and comprehension.
  5. Comprehension Strategies — Predicting, summarising, and monitoring understanding turn text into thinking.
  6. Low‑Stakes Assessment — Brief, frequent checks let adults see progress without pressure.
  7. Teacher Knowledge and Coaching — Skilled, reflective adults make every reading moment count.
  8. Family and Community Partnerships — Shared books and home talk multiply reading progress.
  9. Equity and Neurodiversity Inclusion — Every child deserves texts that reflect and respect them.
  10. Well‑Being and Play — Joy, safety, and autonomy keep literacy sustainable for life.

Book Recommendations by Age

Ages 4‑5

  • Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? — Repetition and colour prompts invite call‑and‑response reading.
  • Elephant & Piggie series — Silly storylines and clear dialogue for emerging readers.
  • Press Here — Interactive pages encourage curiosity and participation.

Ages 6–7

  • Frog and Toad series — Gentle tales about friendship and problem‑solving.
  • The Bad Guys series — Humorous graphic novels that build fluency and inference skills.
  • Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea — Comic‑style fun with a marine twist.

Ages 8–9

  • Magic Tree House series — Adventure stories that weave in history and facts.
  • Knights vs. Dinosaurs — Action and imagination for confident readers.

Ages 10–11

  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians — Mythology with a modern twist and epic quest.
  • The Parker Inheritance — A mystery that explores history, friendship, and empathy.

Downloads

  • [Reading Tracker (PDF) — Coming soon]
  • [Book Blurbs Pack (PDF) — Coming soon]
  • [Prize Guide (PDF) — Coming soon]