I’m always looking for nonfiction reading websites that I can use in my classroom! I love to have a collection of nonfiction articles and texts on hand. I am constantly using them during my guided reading time. If you haven’t already checked out my post on “Guided Reading Strategy Groups: How to Make Them Stress-Free”, you may be wondering how I use my collection of texts…
I use fiction texts just as much, so my favorite free fiction reading websites are at the end of this post, too.
Why I Need Nonfiction Reading Websites
During guided reading group time or independent reading, my students complete a Nonfiction Activity Sheet that is aligned with the current skill we are working on. They can choose the nonfiction text of their choice and complete the activity for the week.
Each week I put out a different Nonfiction Activity Sheet, and again, my students choose their own text. The beautiful part about this center is that it is easy to differentiate, it reinforces the skill we are currently working on, and my students love it because they can choose their own text.
You can grab some FREE Nonfiction Activities by clicking below!
My Favorite Free Nonfiction Reading Websites
For this particular reading center, I must have a variety of nonfiction texts and articles in my classroom. Over the years I have collected a group of FREE websites that I am always using to add to my collection, and I am excited to share them with you.
- Kids Discover: nonfiction articles about science and social studies topics.
- ReadWorks: reading passages with comprehension questions, searchable by grade level and topic.
- National Geographic Kids: articles about animals, science, history and places around the world.
- Smithsonian: kids’ activities and resources from the Smithsonian museums.
- Sports Illustrated Kids: sports news and stories, perfect for reluctant readers who love sports.
- DOGOnews: current events news articles written for kids.
- Highlights Kids: short articles, stories and activities from Highlights.
Bonus: Free Fiction Reading Websites
I love to have a collection of short fiction texts on hand, too. I am constantly using them during guided reading, and my students complete a Fiction Reading Activity Sheet that is aligned with the current skill we are working on. They can choose the text of their choice and complete the activity for the week. My students really enjoy being in control and picking their own text for this assignment.
Here are my favorite FREE online resources for fiction texts…
- ReadWorks: fiction passages, too, with questions for each one.
- Short Kid Stories: short stories sorted by age and type.
- Bedtime.com: short stories and fables for kids.
- Free Stories for Kids: a big collection of short stories.
- American Literature: classic short stories for children.
- Storyline Online: picture books read aloud by actors, with activity guides.
You can grab some FREE Fiction Activities by clicking below!
I hope you can use this list of free reading websites! For more ideas, here are 5 simple ways to increase reading comprehension, and my favorite nonfiction text structure activities.
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