Reading

The Beacon Reading Spine

The Beacon Reading Spine is a core of books that create a living library inside a child’s mind. It is a store of classics and essential reads that help children engage at a deeper level and enter the world of the story. Great stories build our language because around 75% of vocabulary comes from reading. Our common bank of stories aims to inspire and enthuse children to develop their imagination and equip them with language.

Home Reading Books

Children from Year 2 to Year 6 read books linked to the Accelerated Reader programme as their home reader. Each book has been carefully selected for individual understanding of reading comprehension. This is based on an initial reading assessment that children complete at the beginning of each term, via the Accelerated Reader website (Star Reading assessment). The children also complete quizzes after each book to check their understanding and fluency.

Children in Reception and Year 1 take home as their home reading books, a phonics book linked to their reading level and sound knowledge. These books are changed weekly.

Children in Nursery take home a reading book from their class reading area to enjoy sharing with adults at home.

Reading Superstar

Children who read 5 out of 7 nights each week will achieve Reading Superstar status for that week. Children will receive 3 Dojos and a star stamp in their reading record. Children who read consistently each week across the half-term will receive a special Reading Superstar bookmark. Each term, children who have consistently achieved Reading Superstar will be invited to a special reading reward treat.

⭐ Read 5 out of 7 nights each week.
⭐ Earn 3 Dojos.
⭐ Receive a Reading Superstar stamp in your reading record.
⭐ Read consistently to earn a Reading Superstar bookmark each half-term.
⭐ Continue reading each week to be invited to the Reading Superstar Film reward each term.

Reader of the week

To celebrate children’s reading at home and to recognise their achievements and engagement, we have a weekly ‘Reader of the Week' Certificate.

Book Recommendations, Online Stories and Reading Activities to enjoy at home

Enjoy story time with online stories, book recommendations and reading activities for readers of all ages by visiting the links below.

The Beacon Church of England Primary School