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.
Flutter-by Friends
Listen to the story about Cassie Caterpillar and her friend Clyde. When you have heard the story see if you can sequence pictures of the story on a storyboard.
The Great Plague of London
Information about plague in the 17th century in Britain. There are teaching ideas based on a variety of 17th century sources.
Coal Mining and the Victorians
This feature looks at the lives of children working in coal mines in Victorian England. It includes extracts original sources which help to highlight the working conditions.
Sir Francis Drake
Who was Francis Drake? This daring Tudor seafarer was thought to be a hero by many, fearsome by some and reckless by others. This site from the Maritime Museum has a straightforward account of his exploits.
The Periodic Table of Videos
Superb short videos about each element of the Periodic Table plus there are films about other areas of chemistry. A great teaching and learning aid.
The Women War Workers of the North West
A feature from the Imperial War Museum which focuses on some of the roles women took on in the North West of England during the Second World War.
Thirty minute medley of nursery rhymes
Join in and sing along to a collection of nursery rhymes and songs.
Area and Perimeter of Rectangles
A teaching tool to help the understanding of area and perimeter of rectangles. Both area and perimeter can be shown or hidden. The resource works well on an interactive whiteboard.
The Life Cycle of a Plant
Find out about the life cycle of a plant including how seeds germinate and the ways seeds are dispersed.
