Published by The Literacy Resource Hub
Final checklist before you start:
"This is the program for you," she said, showing him the screen. Unlocking Literacy: The Complete Guide to Free Holborn
Target Audience: It is commonly used for primary school-aged children and as a diagnostic tool for older students struggling with foundational literacy. Sit beside the child, not opposite (reduces stress)
Free Resources for First-Time Users
Oxford Owl: Provides free leveled reading resources and a placement test for children aged 3–7. Oxford Owl : Provides free leveled reading resources
Before diving into free resources, it is critical to understand what the Holborn Reading Scale actually measures. Unlike simple word lists or phonics screens, the HRS is a continuous reading passage test. It typically consists of a series of graded prose passages (from Level 1 to Level 10+) that children read aloud.