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Whatever read by David Seaman
4:46

Whatever read by David Seaman

Clip from Bookaboo

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
A read aloud of Whatever about a boy named Billy who is very difficult to please.

A read aloud of Whatever about a boy named Billy who is very difficult to please.

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The Cow That Laid An Egg read by Kim Marsh
6:17

The Cow That Laid An Egg read by Kim Marsh

Clip from Bookaboo

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
A read aloud of The Cow That Laid An Egg about Marjorie the cow and her amazing egg.

A read aloud of The Cow That Laid An Egg about Marjorie the cow and her amazing egg.

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The Night Pirates read by Michael Rosen
7:09

The Night Pirates read by Michael Rosen

Clip from Bookaboo

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
A read aloud of The Night Pirates about Tom and his adventure with the little girl pirates.

A read aloud of The Night Pirates about Tom and his adventure with the little girl pirates.

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Leave Me Alone read by Georges Laraque
6:56

Leave Me Alone read by Georges Laraque

Clip from Bookaboo

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
This video has closed captioning
A read aloud of Leave Me Alone about a boy who learns how his friends can help him stand up to a bully.

A read aloud of Leave Me Alone about a boy who learns how his friends can help him stand up to a bully.

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Thank You for Looking After Our Pets By Tim Hopgood
4:15

Thank You for Looking After Our Pets By Tim Hopgood

Clip from Play School

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
This video has closed captioning
Read Thank You for Looking After Our Pets By Tim Hopgood with Emma in this episode of Play School.

Read Thank You for Looking After Our Pets By Tim Hopgood with Emma in this episode of Play School.

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Grandma, the Baby and Me
5:27

Grandma, the Baby and Me

Clip from Play School

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
This video has closed captioning
Grandma, the Baby and Me By Emma Allen beautifully read during story time

Grandma, the Baby and Me By Emma Allen beautifully read during story time

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Summer Rain
2:22

Summer Rain

Clip from Play School

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
This video has closed captioning
Read Summer rain along with Miranda to find out all about the wonders of rain

Read Summer rain along with Miranda to find out all about the wonders of rain

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Giant words with Gina from Wallykazam
1:26

Giant words with Gina from Wallykazam

Clip from Wallykazam

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
Gina improves our vocabulary with today’s word ‘ridiculous’. What other funny examples can you think of for the word ridiculous? Draw or paint a picture of something ...

Gina improves our vocabulary with today’s word ‘ridiculous’. What other funny examples can you think of for the word ridiculous? Draw or paint a picture of something ridiculous. Describe your picture to a friend.

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Toads On Toast read by Jacob Hoggard
6:41

Toads On Toast read by Jacob Hoggard

Clip from Bookaboo

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
A read aloud of Toads On Toast about a fox that has a taste for toads but learns to try other foods.

A read aloud of Toads On Toast about a fox that has a taste for toads but learns to try other foods.

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When 'ow' makes the long 'o' sound
0:57

When 'ow' makes the long 'o' sound

Clip from Wallykazam

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
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' ...

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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Reading of Red Galoshes
2:18

Reading of Red Galoshes

Clip from Play School

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
This video has closed captioning
Teo reads the story Red Galoshes

Teo reads the story Red Galoshes

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Maisy goes shopping
4:08

Maisy goes shopping

Clip from Play School

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
This video has closed captioning
Nicholas from play school reads about Maisy's shopping trip during story time

Nicholas from play school reads about Maisy's shopping trip during story time

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How to Catch a Star
4:19

How to Catch a Star

Clip from Play School

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
This video has closed captioning
Read along How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers during story time.

Read along How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers during story time.

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A Visitor For Bear read by Samia Smith
7:59

A Visitor For Bear read by Samia Smith

Clip from Bookaboo

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
A read aloud of A Visitor For Bear about a grumpy bear who decides visitors aren't so bad after all.

A read aloud of A Visitor For Bear about a grumpy bear who decides visitors aren't so bad after all.

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The Talent Show read by Amy Jo Johnson
7:21

The Talent Show read by Amy Jo Johnson

Clip from Bookaboo

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
This video has closed captioning
A read aloud of The Talent Show about a band that needs a singer but thinks the small bird can't possibly do the job.

A read aloud of The Talent Show about a band that needs a singer but thinks the small bird can't possibly do the job.

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The Wolf's Story read by Keith Allen
7:45

The Wolf's Story read by Keith Allen

Clip from Bookaboo

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
A read aloud of The Wolf's story, Little Red Riding Hood told from the wolf's perspective.

A read aloud of The Wolf's story, Little Red Riding Hood told from the wolf's perspective.

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Tortoise V Hare: The Rematch read by Ricky Hatton
7:31

Tortoise V Hare: The Rematch read by Ricky Hatton

Clip from Bookaboo

Literacy

F
1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
A read aloud of Tortoise V Hare: The Rematch, a new twist on the classic fable. Can the tortoise win without training

A read aloud of Tortoise V Hare: The Rematch, a new twist on the classic fable. Can the tortoise win without training

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Burger Boy read by Johnny Vegas
6:36

Burger Boy read by Johnny Vegas

Clip from Bookaboo

Literacy

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1-2
Classification: General Classification: General
A read aloud of Burger Boy about a boy named Ben who eats so many burgers he turns into one.

A read aloud of Burger Boy about a boy named Ben who eats so many burgers he turns into one.

 
 
 
Story time with Play School Collection 3

Spark your younger students' imagination with this collection of stories helping students to become familiar with new words, sounds and ideas with the best storytellers on television.

English

Literacy

Literature

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Story time with Play School Collection 2

Spark your younger students' imagination with this collection of stories helping students to become familiar with new words, sounds and ideas with the best storytellers on television.

English

Literacy

Literature

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
G-rated wet weather movies

Crowd-pleasing movies to keep your students entertained on those rainy days when you are stuck inside for recess and lunch. All movies are rated G so you can make a quick decision, safely.

Literacy

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
G-rated wet weather TV programs

La Niña is here! That means lots of rainy days coming up, keep your students entertained and educated with this crowd pleasing collection of shows perfect for an inside lunchtime.

Literacy

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Social and mainstream media literacy

From the news your friends share on Facebook to the personal dramas you see on reality TV, learn to critically evaluate the media with the help of ... the media. Behind the News, Social Media Me and other programs share advice on identifying trustworthy sources, identifying bias (and fakes) and making informed decisions about using social media.

Critical Thinking

Literacy

Media Arts
 
 
 
The David Walliams collection

Screen adaptations of books by author, actor and comedian David Walliams.

Literacy

Media Arts
 
 
 
Professional learning for literacy and numeracy

These videos address the following professional standards for teachers: standard 2 — Know the content and how to teach it; and focus area 2.5 — literacy and numeracy strategies. Observing best practice teaching with videos such as Mini Lessons and Reading@HomeTV, reflecting upon the concepts illustrated in the videos and using that knowledge to assist in the learning of your students now and in the future may count towards your teacher identified hours of professional learning.

Literacy

Numeracy
 
 
 
NSW HSC English prescribed texts

Challenge your assumptions about the world we live in with stories set by the NSW Education Standards Authority for HSC. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

English

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
NSW stage 5 English suggested texts

Delve into the world of literary greats and modern classics with movies recommended by the NSW Education Standards Authority for stage 5 English. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

Critical Thinking

English

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
NSW stage 3 and 4 English suggested texts

Explore storytelling for stage 3 and 4 English with the diverse range of films and documentaries recommended by the NSW Education Standards Authority. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

English

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts
 
 
 
Queensland secondary suggested film texts

From literary classics to cinematic favourites, these are some of the great films the Queensland Studies Authority recommends for English and film high school students. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

Critical Thinking

Drama

English

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts
 
 
 
SACE English suggested texts

The cinematic world is full of amazing stories and these are some of SACE Board of South Australia's favourites. These texts are amongst South Australia and the Northern Territory's suggested texts for secondary English and media arts. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

Critical Thinking

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
The 'My Place' Collection

26 episodes of My Place, with stories ranging from a time before European settlement to the early 21st Century, My Place tells the tales of children across the generations, all of whom have a knack of getting into some sort of trouble. Expose students to the way our society has changed from the days before colonisation to the multicultural Australia we know today.

Asia and Australia

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy
 
 
 
Story time with Bookaboo

A story a day or he just won't play! Join Bookaboo and his special guests in shared reading of some entertaining, funny and engaging stories. Younger learners will enjoy looking at the pictures and reading along with Bookaboo's celebrity friends.

English

Literacy

Literature
 
 
 
Aboriginal Australian story time

A collection of stories read by prominent Aboriginal Australian authors and illustrators. Read these funny, poignant and engaging stories to younger learners then discuss the stories and pictures together. Questions and discussions points can be found in the story overviews.

Indigenous Australians

Literacy

Literature
 
 
 
Writing for secondary school students

Express your thoughts confidently with the ability to write stories, formal essays or even poems. Dive into this collection to get tips and tricks of becoming better writers.

English

Literacy
 
 
 
Get started with primary English

Bring rhyme, narrative and character analysis into your classroom with The Gruffalo and other Julia Donaldson favourites. Compare classic stories and fractured fairy tales with Shrek and Ella Enchanted. Analyse and interpret texts with The Lost Thing and Charlotte's Web. And watch David Walliams' much loved books come to life on the screen.

English

Literacy
 
 
 
Writing for primary school students

Writing is an important skill we carry through life. From short stories to recipes, there are different types of writing required for various tasks at hand. But developing the ability to write starts early and as with most things, practice makes perfect.

English

Literacy
 
 
 
Discover film for senior students

Explore and share this collection with your senior students featuring films and plays related to the senior curriculum based on a wide range of cultural, social and gender perspective themes.

English

Literacy

Media Arts
 
 
 
Children's book film adaptations

Is a movie director's vision more vivid than a child's imagination? Challenge your students to compare what they've read with what they've watched in these film adaptations of classic books for children.

English

Literacy

Media Arts
 
 
 
Story time with Play School Collection 1

Spark your younger students' imagination with this collection of stories helping students to become familiar with new words, sounds and ideas with the best storytellers on television.

English

Literacy

Literature

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
The art of English

The English language has evolved into far more than an integral communicative tool. Explore the power of words as a spotlight is shone on the next generation of wordsmiths.

English

Literacy

Literature
 
 
 
Literacy in focus

Today's complex structure of classrooms make it difficult to use a single approach to teach reading and writing. This literacy focus playlist assists in teaching reading and writing for all learners.

English

Literacy

Literature
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