Classics for Kids
A lovely site which is designed to help children learn about classical music. It can help teachers use classical music in the classroom. It has audio files, information on composers and tips for parents on helping children get started with music lessons.
Classical Net
Basic information on classical music including index of biographies on composers and facts on musical periods such as Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque up to the present.
Starfall - Learn to Read
A good learning to read site. There are good quality games and animated stories which children can interact with. The children can click on words to see what they say. Excellent for learning the sounds the letters make.
Traditional Tales
Check out this delightful storyteller video collection of classic tales like Chicken Licken and The King and His Wish.
Online Audio Stories
Enjoy free online fairy tales, classic books and poems for children. There are also lots of stories to read too.
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.
Ten Pieces
Ten Pieces aims to open up the world of classical music to children – and inspire them to develop their own creative responses to the pieces. Why not send for the free DVD and get involved at your school?
Theoi Greek Mythology
A site exploring Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art.
The Highwayman Interactive Study Resource
The classic poem by Alfred Noyes is featured here. The first part of the poem has the parts of speech such as alliteration, similes, personification and metaphors indicated.
