Sunday, 31 May 2020

Connor Poetry Prize

If you enjoy writing poetry, why not enter this local competition:

Click on this link to access the submission forms:  

Friday, 29 May 2020

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.


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.

Monday, 11 May 2020

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

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