More than 1,600 stories
A growing collection gives pupils another world to explore when they finish.
One code. Thousands of reading adventures.
From joining a class to completing a mission
StoryBlast is designed to be simple for teachers and exciting for pupils. There are no awkward pupil email accounts, no software installations and no complicated setup before pupils can begin reading.
No credit card Unlimited pupils and staff Runs in a modern browser
Teacher setup
Get a class reading quickly
Create a class, add pupils and share the class code. StoryBlast can fit classroom reading, tutor time, targeted literacy groups and supported independent practice.
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Join with a code
Pupils enter a simple class code. No pupil email address is required.
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Choose a story
Pupils explore the library and select a topic that interests them.
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Read and complete missions
The story unlocks six automatically marked literacy activities.
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Review activity
Teachers can see participation, comprehension and wider literacy practice.
Pupil choice
A library built for curiosity
Pupils can explore fiction and non-fiction across adventure, science fiction, sport, history, science, mystery, humour and the natural world.
Age-respectful themes
Content is presented to engage older readers without a childish reading-scheme feeling.
Choice comes first
Pupils can begin with the subjects and themes that genuinely interest them.
Story missions
Six activities after every story
Each activity uses language and ideas connected to the text pupils have just read.
Comprehension Quiz
Check retrieval, inference and vocabulary.
Sentence Builder
Rebuild sentences and develop stronger syntax.
Fix the Sentence
Correct punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Dictation
Connect listening, sounds, spelling and written accuracy.
Word Match
Match important vocabulary with its meaning.
Spelling
Complete words and reinforce spelling patterns.
Inside every story mission
A closer look at the activities
Each story opens a set of automatically marked activities using words, sentences and ideas connected to the text pupils have just read.
Visible momentum
Progress pupils can see
Points, badges, streaks and friendly competition give pupils a reason to return, complete another story and improve their previous performance.
- Celebrate consistency as well as high scores
- Use friendly competition when it suits the group
- Give pupils immediate feedback
- Recognise every completed reading mission
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
StoryBlast is designed for quick setup. Teachers create a class, add pupils and share the class code so reading can begin.
Yes. StoryBlast runs in a web browser, so pupils can access it wherever the school permits them to use their class code.
No. Story missions and Literacy Labs activities are automatically marked.
Yes. Schools can use StoryBlast with a whole class, a year group or a smaller group requiring additional reading practice.
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