Mary Queen of Scots for Kids
A good account of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots with lots of excellent images.
BBC Bitesize English Key Stage 1
Video clips on Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar, Reading and Writing, Speaking and Listening and Types of Text.
The Wind in the Willows
Listen to The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham told in ten episodes by Bernard Cribbins. Each episode is accompanied by a short synopsis and a printable transcript, for the children to follow. There are follow-up ideas for teachers.
Open Very Carefully
Be careful reading this book. It is a book with a bite!
The Great War
An exhibition from the Public Record Office on the First World War. There are six different investigations which tell the story of the war. Original sources have been chosen to highlight the role of important events. Excellent!
Virtual Tour of Canterbury Cathedral
An amazingly virtual tour of Canterbury Cathedral. You can also find out about the range of school visits for different age groups.
History of Medicine
Looking at the history of medicine shows how ideas have developed over the centuries. There is an interactive timeline to follow developments over time.
The Snowman
A magical, animated story about a snowman that comes alive.
Christmas Activity Pack
This free, downloadable pack has a range of activities for young children.
The Aesop for Children
Aesop for Children contains the text of selected fables, pictures, video, and interactive animations, and will be enjoyed by readers of any age. Interact with the charming illustrations to see and hear them move.
