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Sunday 31 May 2020
Friday 29 May 2020
Kids Grow Watching Documentaries
In these free documentaries for kids you can learn about the experiences of children from all over the world.
Tuesday 26 May 2020
J.K. Rowling Has a New Story!
Harry Potter author, J.K.Rowling has released a new book called The Ickabog that you can read online.
Check out the website to find the story and a competition to create the illustrations.
Don't Let the Pigeon Run This App!
Do you love Pigeon as much as I do? This Disney App will let you write your own Pigeon book!
Look for it in your app store.
Draw Every Day with JJK
Every day at 2pm Jarret J. Krosoczka - author of the Lunch Lady and Jedi Academy graphic novels - leads drawing classes on You Tube. Watch the introduction here.
Sunday 24 May 2020
Friday 22 May 2020
James and the Giant Peach, with Taika and Friends
Join Chris Hemsworth and a host of celebrities as they read James and the Giant Peach in 10 entertaining episodes.
Thursday 21 May 2020
Read With Daniel Tiger
Daniel Tiger learns how to be kind every day. This PBS kids site lets kids interact in read along books.
Wednesday 20 May 2020
Podcasts for Kids
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel is a scripted podcast for middle grade kids, performed by middle grade kids. It is a fun, high-quality, serial mystery that can be described as Goonies meets Spy Kids meets Stranger Things for 8-12 year olds. It was voted as one of the top 50 podcasts of 2016 by The Guardian, and was recently honored as a Peabody award winner.
What If World is a storytelling podcast for kids. What if a tiny dragon lived in my closet? What if there were a never-ending bowl of ice cream? What if cats ruled the world? Join Abacus P Grumbler, Randall Radbot, and Whendiana Joan as they help Mr. Eric tell wacky stories inspired by your questions!
Tuesday 19 May 2020
How Much Harry Potter Do You Know?
Take this quiz to see how many quotes you can complete from the beloved Professor McGonagall
The rest of the site is pretty incredible as well. There are now 4 chapters read by Potter celebrities.
Friday 15 May 2020
Fun With Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein has all kinds of activities on his website for kids who love his poetry. Maybe try sending a card through email to one of your friends or your teacher!
Tuesday 12 May 2020
Story Jam With R.L.Stine
Tomorrow at 2 pm you can join a chat to write a story with R.L. Stine! He will provide the story starter, participants will write the next sentence and then he will choose one of the entries and continue with another sentence. Soon the community will have a whole story written together.
If you register today you can also participate in their Marvel trivia contest to celebrate the release of the new book: Shuri: A Black Panther Novel
To participate go to https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/games/homebase/bookfest/ and sign up for an account.
You can also play their online game that takes place in some of your favourite book series: Bad Guys, Dog Man, I Survived...
Author Natasha Deen
Author Natasha Deen was supposed to be at our school for the day today (slow tear rolling down my cheek). Here she is explaining how her own experience as the worst dancer in a dance class helped her write one of her novels.
Check out her blog to get more writing tips: https://natashadeen.com/blog/
Help Eric Walters with his New Book
Eric Walters has written a new book for young adults called Made 4 You. He hasn't even sent it to a publisher yet! On his Youtube Channel you can listen to his book chapter at a time and then email him your feedback to help him make the book better.
Check it our on his Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1E1llW1mkeCyUTxv56mzw/featured
Monday 11 May 2020
Science Centre Films in your Living Room
The Ontario Science Centre is closed but they have made their films available for families to enjoy.
https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/FreeFilms/
Friday 8 May 2020
Do You Love Cookies As Much As Mouse?
If You Give a Librarian A Book...
If you love these books, this website will fill you with joy - games, videos and activities for all your favourite characters!
Thursday 7 May 2020
Harry Potter Read Aloud by Daniel Radcliffe!
I am so excited that Wizarding World are releasing The Philosopher's Stone read by the actual cast members of the movie. Each chapter will be read by a different celebrity - starting with Daniel Radcliffe!
Click here to find Chapter 1:
https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-boy-who-lived
Tuesday 5 May 2020
Penguin Cam
It Is Kids Mental Health Week
If you are looking for something relaxing to do, why not take a moment to visit the different animals at the San Diego Zoo through their animal cams.
Kenn Nesbitt
Kenn Nesbitt writes funny poems for children. If you like the poem below why not check out his website. There are all kinds of poems, ideas to help you write your own poetry, and even games to play.
😺😸 My Cat Knows Karate 😾😼
Monday 4 May 2020
Children's Book Quiz
Puffin has designed this quiz based on their most popular children's books.
Why not give it a try?
Friday 1 May 2020
Do You Like Escape Rooms?
Do You Like Escape Rooms?
Here are 3 different online escape rooms to challenge your problem solving skills:
Primary
Junior
Intermediate
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