Reading
A NZ site that lets children ask expert librarians ask questions they want to know the answers to between the time of 1.00 pm and 6.00 pm during the school term.
TE ARA - ENCYCLOPAEDIA of NEW ZEALAND
Lots of information for children about New Zealand and kiwiana.
A great site for Years 4 to 6 students. Easy to find interesting information on topics about NZ history e.g. ANZAC day, Wahine disaster etc. It has a calendar of NZ history. A m ust site for every family to find out more about our heritage.
Keep up to date with the latest news, sports news, weather and lots more!
Lots of colourful fun interactive activities to help children learn about plants, animals and countries.
A weekly magazine published by Time Inc full of activities and study helps for kids.
Access to readers like in the classroom. Simple, interactive, fun and motivating practise tasks available. Sends information on what students have done to classroom teacher. Contact class teacher for login.
Digital Library of books including audio books
Lots of great read a lots to listen to with your children.
Daily release of a chapter from one of David Walliams collection of books.
Free resources to support learning at home.
Advice and support for parents.
Educational activities and games.
Free eBook library for 3- to 11-year-olds.
Requires registration (free, parents can do).
Science, Tech, Social Sciences etc,
Exploring and answering questions children might have about the world around them.
Articles about these subjects for children to read. There is a reader function for children who can’t read themselves, which reads the articles aloud for them. Otherwise probably Year 3+.
We know that everyone is trying to keep safe at home at the moment and so, with J.K. Rowling and our friends at Audible, Bloomsbury, OverDrive, Pottermore Publishing and Scholastic, we are delighted to introduce Harry Potter At Home to help children, parents, carers and teachers add a touch of Harry Potter magic to our new daily lives.
Free access to a series of phonics games and activities.