Spring 1
This term our topic moves onto ‘Once Upon A Time.’ During this topic, we will embed our understanding of how stories are structured and our knowledge on Fairytales.
Please follow the links below to listen and read along with our focus texts for this term. Pre-reading and exploring these texts will not only develop your child/ren's language, it will build an enjoyment of a variety of texts.
Ladybird First Favourite Tales: Goldilocks (Share a Story Corner)
Bring stories to life for toddlers with these brilliant video books and activities, for hours of booky fun. In this video, enjoy a first favourite for little readers from Ladybird - Goldilocks. Video content (c) Ladybird 2011. Discover more Ladybird books: www.ladybird.co.uk Visit the Ladybird channel: www.youtube.com/ladybirdbooks
Little Red Riding Hood - Give Us a Story!
Will the fearless, but rather naive Little Red Riding Hood come a cropper with a hungry wolf on the prowl? Classic fairy tale for kids read with silly voices!
The Three Billy Goats Gruff - Books Alive
Books Alive reads aloud the classic Norwegian fairy tale about 3 Goats crossing a bridge to get to the lush green meadow on the other side but are blocked by a mean troll who wants to eat them up...well the troll may bite off more than it can chew!
Jack and the Beanstalk - Give Us a Story!
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick! Classic fairy tale read with silly voices.
The Three Little Pigs - Read aloud in fullscreen with music and sound effects!
Follow along with "The Three Little Pigs" as they venture out and learn about the value of hard work as they fend against a big bad wolf that just wants to huff and puff and blow their house down!
Autumn 2
This term, we explore celebrations. This is to help us understand how different people celebrate in their faith and religions and how families celebrate in different ways.
Please follow the links below to listen and read along with our focus texts for this term. Pre-reading and exploring these texts will not only develop your child/ren's language, it will build an enjoyment of a variety of texts.
Sparks in the Sky | Twinkl Originals Children's Book Reading
Today's story is 'Sparks in the Sky'. Bo loves Bonfire Night! What is your favourite celebration? Listen to the story, then try the fun activities. For ages 3-5, try this 2D shape activity👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/10l6u4 Ages 5-7, check out this word search 👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1f2nex This Twinkl Originals story features five-year-old Bo and her first experience of Bonfire Night with her family.
KIDS BOOKS READ ALOUD ~ Ava's Poppy ~ Poppies
Ava is delighted when she discovers a brilliant red poppy in the middle of her yard. She sits with the little flower in the sunny days of summer and shields it from the rain, until one day the petals start to drop and the tiny flower fades away.
Eight Night Eight Lights - Usborne Books & More
Check out Usborne Books & More's First Chanukah Book!!! Whether you celebrate Chanukah or not, this is an awesome book to learn about the traditions and history of Chanukah. It is a story book, that also teaches you!! So fun!!
Disney Frozen Storybook & Read-Along CD! Elsa, Anna, Olaf!
Narrator: Nolan North Featuring the voice talents of: Anna: Kristen Bell Elsa: Idina Menzel Hans: Santino Fontana Olaf: Josh Gad Kristoff: Jonathan Groff Read-Along Executive Producer: Randy Thornton Read-Along Story Produced by: Ted Kryczko and Jeff Sheridan Adapted by: Calliope Glass Illustrated by the Disney Storybook Artists
The Jolly Christmas Postman | Picture Story Book for Kids | Read aloud bedtime stories
It's Christmas Eve and the Jolly Postman is delivering greetings to various fairy-tale characters - there's a card for Baby Bear, a game appropriately called 'Beware' for Red Riding Hood from Mr Wolf, a get-well jigsaw for hospitalised Humpty Dumpty and three more surprise gifts. A perfect bedtime story this Christmas.
SPLAT THE CAT Read Aloud Book for Kids
Splat the Cat is the colorful and fun journey of well, Splat the Cat! It's Splats first day of Cat School and he is not so sure about how it will go. Delve in to see how it goes!
Autumn 1
Recap last term’s focus texts here to consolidate story structures, key events and characters.
A Superhero Like You by Dr. Ranj | Kids Book Read Aloud
A superhero like you explores people who help us in our communities. This book was written by a Dr, who shows a lot of appreciation for different job roles such as people who help us recycle and look after the elderly.
All Bodies Are Good Bodies by Charlotte Barkla - JJ's StoryTime
All bodies are good bodies explores body parts whilst celebrating differences.
Storytime for kids read aloud - Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson
Monkey puzzle explores families and belonging. Will little monkey ever find his Mummy?
The Little Red Hen | Ladybird Picture Books | Read Aloud | Kids Book | Bedtime Stories |
The Little Red Hen explores harvest whilst sharing a strong message about helping others and respecting our friends.
Little Acorn (Nature Stories) - Animated Read Aloud Book for Kids
Little Acorn by Melanie Joyce (Author), Gina Maldonado (Illustrator) Have you ever wondered what happens when a little acorn becomes a big oak tree? This beautifully illustrated story will delight children and parents alike, and also offers a perfect introduction to the life cycle of trees.
