The resources and activities on this page are recommended for children learning in P5, P6 and P7.
The curriculum for these children is planned using the second level experiences and outcomes.
https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses – Daily free audio stories from the David Walliams collection.
Storyline Online – Listen to celebrities read aloud
Story Time from Space – Listen to astronauts read aloud
The Book of Hopes is a completely free collection of stories, poems and essays from over 100 authors and poets, such as Michael Morpurgo, Francesca Simon and Jacqueline Wilson. It has been designed with children in lockdown in mind, and is dedicated to hospital workers everywhere. Check out the rest of the Literacy Trust site for more reading and writing suggestions.
https://literacytrust.org.uk
This site has a vast range of Literacy resources and activities, as well as videos with well-known authors, poets and illustrators like David Walliams, Cressida Cowell, Steve Backshall and former Children’s Laureate, Michael Rosen.
https://www.scottishbooktrust.com
Scholastic have introduced daily reading activities for the last 4 weeks. Fantastic reading resource.
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-6-12.html
Oxford Owl – Free library of books and resources
Pobble 365 is a resource which shows a picture each day from a large variety of themes and provides writing and reading comprehension experiences.
https://www.onceuponapicture.co.uk/ – Images to inspire writing, with linked questions and prompts.
