Blue Peter Book Badge

Blue Peter have just launched their new 'Book Badge'. To earn your badge, just share your love of books using the form, found on the Blue Peter website. 

Accelerated Reader

If you want to check if a book has a quiz go to https://www.arbookfind.co.uk/

SAFRA Award Ceremonies

Each term, we hold a celebration assembly to award children’s reading achievements. We call these ‘SAFRA’ assemblies: Stratton Awards for Reading Achievement. Awards are based on AR data and staff feedback. The categories are as follows:

SAFRA Word Millionaire:

Awarded to children who have read one million words. Children also receive a word millionaire badge.

SAFRA 100% Accuracy:

Awarded to children who have maintained 100% accuracy for the term. Children are also invited to the 100% club picnic at lunchtime on the Friday after the awards ceremony.

SAFRA Class Engagement:

Awarded to the class with the most engaged time per day (average). The class receives the golden reading star trophy to display in their classroom.

Fred Frog’s Reading Star:

Awarded to KS1 children who show exceptional effort in Read Write Inc. sessions. Children also receive a Fred Frog Reading Star Badge.

Stratton School Top Reads

Our list of ‘Stratton Top Reads’ provides teachers and children with new books to read and listen to as they move through our school. The list for each year group is different so the children are exposed to a range of genres and authors. Our top reads for each year group can be found here:

Access to Libraries

Cornwall Library

Families who have a Cornwall Library card can continue to access reading material by downloading the BorrowBox app (for free) and registering using their library card number (to gain access to free eBooks and eAudiobooks).  RBDigital is also available (for free) by registering in the same way (to access a range of eComics, including Marvel and Disney).  Visit www.cornwall.gov.uk/library. 

If you need a library card, the school can help you get registered. 

Email kathytout@stratton.cornwall.sch.uk for details.

Online Stories

Not sure what to read?  Why not check out some of the online stories such as Storyline Online.  Copy and paste this link https://www.storylineonline.net/library/ 

This link is for 'The Library Lion' read by Mindy Sterling:  https://youtu.be/T18NCobS43c

You will also find links on FB from Scholastic, Usborne or simply search for your favourite author.

Virtual School Library

The National Literacy Trust have created a 'Virtual School Library' featuring interviews with authors, activities with age related themes and a parent zone to offer support: 

https://wordsforlife.org.uk/virtual-school-library/ 

Go to https://live.firstnews.co.uk for articles, information and competitions.

Check out these links for offers, activities, competitions and author blogs.

Free downloads:

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/

Recommendations and reviews: 

https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/ 

If you find something you would like to share, email Mrs Tout:  kathytout@stratton.cornwall.sch.uk