Storynory
Free audio books, including classic fairy tales, myths, verse, Bible stories and original stories for children. Download mp3 files, burn to CD, subscribe to kids' podcast. The only downside is that there is advertising at the end of the stories.
Planet Under Pressure
BBC News Online explores our planet's most pressing environmental issues. The site takes a look at six areas where a crisis could be brewing: food, water, energy, climate change, biodiversity and pollution.
BBC - Business News
Up to the minute business news and company information.
BBC Special Report - The Moon Landing
Read about the 1969 moon landing and view video footage from the time. You can listen to interviews with the astronauts.
What is Sikhism?
A concise explanation of Sikhism including key beliefs and origins. It includes videos about Guru Nana and the 5 Ks. Find out about places of worship and the Sikh holy book.
10 Tips on Hearing your Child Read
Tips for parents on how best to help and encourage your child with reading by Topmarks.
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
Paradigm is an interactive, menu-driven, online writer's guide. It has useful advice to help you improve your writing techniques, but it is quite heavy going.
I'm Reading
Online illustrated story books with audio to help young children read. Children can click on the words to hear what they say. They include traditional tales, myths, fables, comics and plays.
The Poetry Zone
An inspirational poetry site with all sorts. If you are between 4 and 18 you can send in your poems to be published. There are ideas for teachers on how to teach poetry. Read interviews with poets and find contact details for poets who visit schools.
Grammar and Punctuation
This guide has been put together to help students' understanding of grammar and punctuation. Each point of grammar has an explanation and exercises. Great for either working through or dipping into if you want to brush up on a particular point.
