ProjectX - aims to get boys reading

Oxford University Press have launched a new reading scheme ProjectX it's aim is to get boys reading.

ProjectX is a new guided reading scheme. it recognises that boys do not necesarily want to read the same stuff as girls. They are a generation that is being brought up playing computer games and do not find traditional reading schemes exciting. ProjectX uses cutting edge digital artwork, contemporary characters and action-packed adventures in books that will really enthuse young readers.

Oxford University Press are keen to point out that this reading scheme should not exclude girls, in fact girls should find the scheme equally as motivating.

To help you find the ProjectX books, I've added the entire set of books to my Amazon Store.

Go have a look

http://www.getkidsreading.co.uk/Store.htm

The Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2008

The inaugural Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner will be announced on the 13th November 2008. The award celebrates great humour in kids books and has two categories, kids 6 and under and one for kids between 7 and 14.

So if you fancy a new book to share with your kids at bedtime then I recommend you take a look at the shortlist. Don't forget Amazon are offering free delivery if you spend £5 until christmas.


Buy books from the Roald Dahl Funny Prize shortlist here.

More information on the Roald Dahl Funny Prize can be found here.

Free Delivery if you spend £5

Great News!

Amazon have reduced the amount you have to spend before getting free delivery from £15 to £5 until Christmas.

Details of the Super Saver Delivery Offer

GetKidsReading.co.uk was set up to provide an easy way to find and buy Oxford Reading Tree and other reading scheme books from Amazon without trying to navigate through Amazon's search mechanism.

Have a look at what we're offering.
http://www.getkidsreading.co.uk/Store.htm

ORT: Read at Home books, a guide to the levels

The Read at Home series of books from the Oxford Reading Tree have been designed to help parents support their children in learning to read. There are five levels and each level is graded either a,b or c to allow for a gradual progression as their confidence and ability grows.

To help you decide the correct level books to get for your child I have included these guidance notes.

Level 1: Getting Ready to Read

for Children who:

• can recognise their own name


• can match some words


• can recognise some letter sounds

Level 2: Starting to Read

For Children who:

• can recognise a few words by sight


• can use pictures to read simple sentences


• know some initial letter sounds

Level 3: Becoming a Reader

For children who:

• can recognise 10-20 words by sight


• can read simple sentences


• know all the initial letter sounds

Level 4: Building Confidence in Reading

For Children who:

• can recognise 30-50 words by site


• can read harder sentences, with less support


• can use letter sounds to help make words

Level 5: Reading with Confidence

For Children who:

• can recognise 75+ word by sight


• can read ahead to check meaning


• can read silently to themselves

Oxford Reading Tree Sets

Oxford Reading Tree books have been used for generations to help kids on their first steps to becoming independent readers. The books are split into 17 stages taking kids all the way through their primary school eduction. The books are grouped into themed sets, typically of six stories. The books can be brought individually although they are often sold as sets. for whole class teaching you can buy packs of six sets (i.e. 36 books)

Have a look at the current range of books

Finding Books At Amazon

I like Amazon it's normally my first choice for books, music and dvds. Sometimes however it's not too easy to find what you want. Recently I was trying to buy a set of books from the Oxford Reading Tree, Reading at Home range. This I found very confusing and when I tried to find books from the level 3 range I almost gave up!

So I have decided to create an Amazon Store that just deals in reading schemes. When you shop at an Amazon store you are still shopping at Amazon but the shop normally specializes in one kind of product. I've started with the Oxford Reading Tree, Reading at Home books and I will add other schemes over the coming weeks.