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Activities
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Reading chart
Here’s a great chart to record your child's reading. They can read to themselves, you, your dog or even ring someone up and read aloud to them over the phone!Learn more
Listen and watch
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Tàta Storytime
Watch this new online kids show featuring beautiful picture books read by authors from African, Caribbean and African American heritage.Learn more -
Puffin Podcast with Humza Arshad
'How many hearts does a whale have?' Are birds dinosaurs? Join Humza Arshad and the gang answer these questions in this joke-filled podcast.Learn more -
BBC Bitesize Daily Lessons
A new English lesson is available every day for each year group. BBC Bitesize Daily programmes are also available on TV via the Red Button and on BBC iPlayer.Learn more -
Audible
Instantly stream an incredible collection of audiobooks in six different languages to your laptop, phone or tablet - all free!Learn more
Apps
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myHappymind
Register to use a free version of this NHS backed app. It's designed to help you support your child to develop positive mental health, resilience and self-esteem.Learn more -
LiteracyApps guide
Literacy Apps is a handy guide for parents from the National Literacy Trust. Get the most out of apps that help your young children aged 0 to 5 learn language and communication skills.Learn more -
Teach Your Monster to Read
The Teach Your Monster to Read website and app encourages children to teach their own ‘monster’ character early reading skills, from matching letters and sounds to short storiesLearn more
Useful websites
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Connected communities competition
How has the COVID-19 crisis brought your community together? Tell your story and enter this competition.Learn more -
Libraries from home
Libraries may be temporarily closed, but on this website you can find out what different local libraries are offering their communities.Learn more -
Words for Life
The National Literacy Trust's website for parents is full of downloadable activities, guidance on literacy milestones, fun things to try with your child and lots more.Learn more