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reading

​Mrs Braithwaite recommends:
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Click on the picture above to read a beautiful poem by Louise Gribbons
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Storybooks and games
Here you can find lots of lovely interactive books to read online or watch with signing.
There are classic children's stories that we think you and your family will love, including Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd to Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson, along with newer favourites such as Chris Haughton's Oh No, George! and Everybunny Dance! by Ellie Sandall.
Our storybooks and games are free to use, however some older devices aren't able to support them. You can also watch our Storytime playlist on YouTube read by the likes of Ore Oduba, Adam Buxton, Fearne Cotton and many more.
And that's not all: below, we also have free, fun kids' games to enjoy online. Whether you want some number games, puzzle games, colouring or the Shape Game, you'll find lots of interactive activities to try. Have fun!


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​Ms Steele recommends: Click on the Virtual School Library banner to access this National Literacy Trust/Oak Academy website for reading.


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Mrs Barwell recommends:
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Click on the yellow logo on the left to access the World Book Day Website and its Primary resources.
On this website, Mrs Barwell suggests you could particularly enjoy:
  • the online Author and Illustrator Masterclasses.
  • the set of games to play with your favourites book characters.

Mrs Barwell has shared some information about Shakespeare with KS 2 on BGfL.  As well as attempting to explain why he was so brilliant, it also has some website links:
Storytime with David Walliams: free story everyday at 11am on his website.
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​The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Daytime Emmy nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors including Viola Davis, Kristen Bell, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Wanda Sykes, Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Betty White and more reading children’s books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide. Click on the SO logo to access:
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Good news for those stuck at home in isolation: Audible is making hundreds of titles available for free during the coronavirus pandemic.
​The audiobook platform has said that, for as long as schools are closed, anyone can listen to a vast selection of its titles. This means books read by Thandie Newton and Dan Stevens are available to stream at no cost at all.
Simply click on the logo on the left to get started. No log-ins, credit card or passwords needed.
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