This read along is for children working across early/first level IN SCOTLAND in ELC settings/ASN & primary school/home settings.

Join this 30 min live read along of ‘The Bongles and the Crafty Crows’,  a unique and first-of-its-kind learning resource for younger children, demonstrating the importance of cyber security through the medium of text.

You may recognise the story from the Scottish Book Trust Bookbug Family Bags that were gifted to children in primary one classes in Scotland in 2023 and 2024.

In the story, The Bongles strive to protect their treasure from The Crafty Crows and learn how to achieve this though trial and error. This unique rhyming story is part of the wider Bongles collection, created by Edinburgh publishing company, Story Learning Ltd. The Bongles and the Crafty Crows story was developed with the support of the National Cyber Security Centre, Cyber Aware, Scottish Government and Education Scotland.

Within the early level curriculum in Scotland, children are supported to assess and manage risk and understand the impact of risk-taking behaviour in all aspects of play and learning; this includes the safe and secure explorations of digital technology – Cyber Resilience and Internet Safety.

I can explore, play and communicate using digital technologies safely and securely. TCH 0-03

I can extend my knowledge of how to use digital technology to communicate with others and I am aware of ways to keep safe and secure. TCH 1-03a

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You may find it helpful to join the educator webinar beforehand.

All About The Bongles – Preparing for Book Week Scotland – DigiLearn 

On October 28, 2025 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Or view one of the previous recordings:  Exploring early level Cyber Resilience with The Bongles and the Crafty Crows. – DigiLearn