Welcome to the Swanmore Primary School Reading area.

Our Library is centred at the heart of our school, a treasured space where the children love to spend time reading, sharing books and taking part in activities.  Every class in our school visits weekly to borrow books but the children are also encouraged to stop by in lunchtimes when there are open sessions and events taking place.  We view reading as a superpower; enabling children to imagine, achieve and excel.  

We understand that learning to read and sticking with it can be a challenge for children and adults alike.  Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you feel you need support for your child or yourself. 

Below, you can find support for reading and phonics along with details of our current reading programme and book suggestions.

There are many ways that you can help to instil a love of reading in your child, giving them vital skills for life.  You can find lots of hints, tips and activities here -  at Word For Life.

 

The School Library Service's recommended reads for 2025 will be shared on our weekly bulletins.  They are also accessible via the 'Recommended Reading Lists' link on the right-hand side of the page.  The lists can be accessed using the username lib@swanmoreapps.com and the password detailed in the school newsletter.  Please contact the office or Mrs Cole if you need a reminder!  

For additional reading support websites, please see the links at the bottom of the page. 

 

Pupils from Year R-Y6 now have access to our e-book platform, Sora, which supplies the children with thousands of digital books, magazines, graphic novels and audio-books!  You can explore the wonderful world of Sora here, feel free to contact Mrs. Cole by email (library@swanmoreapps.com) if you need to be reminded of your log-in details.  You can find guidance on logging in and exploring Sora on our Summer Reading Page - click here to jump to this page.

 

 

 

Sharing stories about various situations can put a child’s mind at ease and make transitions and new experiences easier to cope with and more understandable. When a book might help is a list of suitable story books created by Hampshire Libraries and can be found here.

 

 

 

Our children are introduced to reading using Read, Write, Inc. Phonics.  If you are looking to support your child's learning or have heard them use phrases such as 'fred talk' and 'special friends' when reading and wish to know more about what this means, you may find this site helpful.

 

 

The cost of living crisis is affecting us all.  As times become tougher, we look to libraries to inspire the local community.  Click here for more information about how your local library can help you.  If you are in need of a warm space, click here.

 

 

 

 

Phonics Play
CBEEBIES
 Teach Your Monster To Read

 

The Reading Agency
Oxford Owl
Book Trust
Hampshire Libraries