10 Free Websites for Reading in Upper Elementary

As your students work on their reading skills, it’s nice to have free websites for reading that they can use in centers and even at home. Here is a list of 10 fun free websites for reading that will encourage kids to read, comprehend, and apply their learning in the classroom.

Free websites for reading in upper elementary

ABCya

ABCya is a fun site to include in your reading centers to practice skills needed while reading. The games are geared toward ages Pre-K-6 and touch on math, science, social studies, arts, and music. You can access the games and activities for free, but there are ads. The site does have options for paid plans for families and classrooms if you wish. Kids love these interactive games and always beg for more.

Biblionasium

This site is a fantastic way to make reading a social adventure. If you have the app Goodreads, you know that you can rate books and follow friends. This is very similar but for kids. Kids can review and share their favorite titles in a safe space. Kids will enjoy recommending book titles to friends both in and out of the classroom. The site is perfect for grades K-8.

Free websites for reading in upper elementary

Bookopolis

Bookopolis is another Goodreads adjacent site. Kids can read, review, and share book titles with friends. They can also create recommendations and track their reading goals. If your class does a school or classwide reading goal, track it here and let kids keep up with the competition. This site is an excellent free website for reading for grades K-8.

Epic

Digital books are the way to go these days. When kids are looking for books, have them check Epic first. The site has thousands of titles along with audiobooks and videos to watch. As a teacher, you can track student progress as they read through titles from some of their favorite authors. I love that Epic is free for teachers! Parents can add themselves to the site at home with a paid plan if they wish. Use this for your Pre-K through grade 8 students.

Explorer Magazine

Looking for some scientific reading? The Explorer Magazine is a fun collection of nonfiction articles, stories, and more. The magazine articles are leveled for young readers and full of fun facts. This is an excellent resource for research in the classroom. Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade will love the site.

International Children’s Digital Library

This site from the University of Maryland, ICDL, has over 4,000 free e-books to choose from. Kids can easily choose some of their favorite titles in English and other languages as well. This site is extremely simple to use in the classroom and at home. Use free websites for reading like this with your kindergarten through eighth-grade students.

Reading IQ

Get free access to this site as a teacher. Use the book titles in your classroom during literacy block or reading centers. The books are leveled for convenience and include popular titles such as Curious George. There are also nonfiction articles from National Geographic Kids and more! Reading IQ is perfect for Pre-K through grade 7.

Free websites for reading in upper elementary

ReadWorks.org

ReadWorks is a beautiful site to grab reading and literacy passages for your small groups in the classroom. The passages come with reading comprehension questions to analyze with your students. Print them for the classroom or assign them at home. Kids love the fiction and nonfiction passages and will thrive off the comprehension practice. The passages are ideal for kids from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Spelling City

Practice spelling and vocabulary words using this fun website. Spelling City helps kids improve their language skills with quick practice sets each day. Upload your vocabulary list or choose from pre-created ones on the site. Using the words in fun games will help the kids retain their words longer. Free websites for reading like this are perfect for kids in 1st through 6th grade.

Story Time From Space

Invite kids to story time with astronauts. Some astronauts have teamed up to reading books aloud while floating in outer space. The books often have a STEM theme so your students can apply their learning elsewhere in the real world. They will love hearing from real astronauts as they improve their literacy skills. The books read are ideal for Pre-K through fifth grade.

Use these free websites for reading in your classroom, and watch as students learn to love literacy even more. I love using anything free and interactive, so these sites are perfect for mixing things up. Here’s a list of 10 More Free Websites for Reading that you may enjoy!

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