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Reading@HomeTV

Season 1  |  Episode 4  |  9Go

Enjoy a story about an octopus in a rockpool. Make a rockpool collage out of lots of different materials and glue. Listen to a story about the adventures of a very quiet little girl written by Peter Carnavas then think about which of our five senses we use when experiencing different things. Do some fast and slow mindful movements with Nicola. Every episode of Reading@Home TV is accompanied by an Auslan interpreter.

Years F-2
Classification: GeneralClassification: General
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Reading@HomeTV

Season 1  |  Episode 3  |  9Go

Listen to a story and test your memory. Can you remember all the things Young MacDonald had on his farm? Learn how to use a story cube to help you recount a story. Get inspired and make a farm out of craft materials. Enjoy the story ‘Oliver’s Grumbles’ by Yvonne Mes and think about how to change your mood from bad to good. Try some of Nicola’s yoga moves and breathing exercises when you’re feeling grumpy. Every episode of Reading@Home TV is accompanied by an Auslan interpreter.

Years F-2
Classification: GeneralClassification: General
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Les Miserables

Episode 2  |  ABC

Fantine leaves Paris to find work and must make a heartbreaking decision. Jean Valjean has forged a new identity, and Javert is determined to catch him out. Based on the Victor Hugo novel.
Years 11-12
Classification: MatureClassification: Mature

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Play 'Howl Like a Vowel' with Wallykazam

Picnic: Impossible  |  Season 1  |  Episode 6  |  ABC Comedy/Kids

Listen to the words Wally says and if they have a short 'a' sound, howl like Norville! What are some other words with the short 'a' sound in them? Make a list of short 'a' words, like 'cat' and 'tap' and draw pictures for each word. What are the other short vowel sounds?

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Words that rhyme with 'eek'

The Dragon Games  |  Season 1  |  Episode 19  |  ABC Comedy/Kids

Wally makes Bobgoblin guess his favourite game. Bobgoblin has to think of words that rhyme with 'kazeek', like beak. What other words end in the 'eek' or 'eak' sound? Do you like to play hide and seek? What is another word for 'seek'?
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When 'ow' makes the long 'o' sound

Snowgoblin  |  Season 2  |  Episode 11  |  ABC Me

Libby Light Sprite writes the word 'glow'. What other words with 'ow' make the long 'o' sound? Write them in your book or on a whiteboard. Draw pictures to go with your 'ow' words, eg; a snowman rowing a boat!

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Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes quiz

Mrs Hunt comes to babysit and tells the real story of Cinderella, test your knowledge of Roald Dahl's fractured fairy tale with this quiz.

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Young adult fiction

Compare the director's vision of your favourite novels to the worlds you imagined for yourself, with this collection of blockbusters and classic adaptations of books for young adults.

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