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Stories
- Online Children's Stories"Laura Capraro has compiled a list of online storytime sites geared for primary aged students, selected for providing good quality information and books."
Audible
- Audible - Free AudiobooksFor as long as schools are closed, we're open. Right now, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. Explore the collection, select a title and start listening. It's that easy.
Booklinks
- Booklinks
"Maybe you have a backlog of books to plough though while you are home, but with public libraries closed and most bookshops too, how do you lay your hands on the latest books? Look no further than you local bookshops where you can order online and have them delivered."
The Atlantic Podcasts
- The Atlantic - Free Podcasts
A podcast about living through a pandemic. Listen in as Dr. James Hamblin talks to friends and colleagues on the phone. He listens to their concerns and questions and shares practical advice when he can.
National Literacy Trust
- The National Literacy Trust's Family Zone"As a response to school closures, [the National Literacy Trust of the United Kingdom has] developed a comprehensive web portal for parents, to support you during this time. Over the next days, weeks and months [they] will be updating this as often as [they] can with new and useful content for parents.
Studyvibe
- StudyVibeStudyvibe delivers subject resources, ideas for projects, great technology tools, or ideas on how to study more effectively. StudyVibe has hundreds of carefully curated resources to support you. NEW resources are added regularly. Check out the A-Z guide for topics or our SEARCH ​feature.
Commonsense Media Resources
- Commonsense Media's - WideOpenSchool Years K-5A range of incredible resources from Field Trip ideas, Life Skills, learning from home and more.
Commonsense Media Resources
- Commonsense Media's - WideOpenSchool Years 6-12A range of incredible resources from Field Trip ideas, Life Skills, learning from home and more.
Kids Reading Guide
- Kids Reading Guide
"The books in this guide have been chosen and reviewed by the Australian Booksellers Association, booksellers who use their expertise to encourage and support reading for all ages.
