At-Home Reading Opportunities
Click on the Headings below to open the drop-down menus and find resources.
Greater Victoria Public Library
Public Libraries: Libraries are open with limited service. For more information, visit the GVPL website.
Greater Victoria Public Library E-Books - hundreds of titles available to download for reading on most devices through the CloudLibrary App
How to use:
Log in using your GVPL Public Library Account. Click here to sign up for an online account if you don't have one yet.
Browse, borrow, and read through the app!
Greater Victoria Public Library Audiobooks - hundreds of titles available to download for listening on most devices through the RB Digital Media Manager App
How to use:
Audiobooks
Audible Stories for Kids - Free audiobooks in six different languages.
Lit2Go - Choose your reading level and read read along, or just listen to, a story that was popular in the olden days.
Online Reading
Epic Books - Thousands of online books to explore here! Check with your teacher to see if they have a class code for you. If your teacher is not using Epic, let Mrs. Bales know and I will set you up!
Vooks - Online, animated storybooks read out loud. (Free one-month trial membership, credit card required for registration).
Reading A-Z - Printable levelled home-reading style books. Check with your child's teacher to find the just-right reading level for your child. (Free 14-day trial membership).
Raz-Kids - Online levelled home-reading style books. Check with your child's teacher to find the just-right reading level for your child. (Free 14-day trial membership).
International Children's Digital Library - Does your family speak another language at home? Take a look at this incredible collection of folk tales and traditional stories in English and world languages.
Active Storytelling and Movement Breaks
Cosmic Kids Yoga - Interactive yoga stories with a focus on mindfulness
P.E. with Joe – Body positive fitness workouts that will challenge the whole family. (YouTube channel, parents please supervise)
Go Noodle - Movement activities of all kinds. A favourite with Cordova Bay students!
Podcasts
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls - Stories about females who did amazing things! Listen online or search on your device's podcast app.
Wow in the World?! - "Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz guide curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them. We'll go inside our brains, out into space and deep into the coolest new stories in science and technology." Listen online or search on your device's podcast app.
Tai asks "Why?" - 11-year-old Tai is searching for the answers to life's biggest questions. "Join Tai as he heads to coffee shops, universities and playgrounds seeking answers. His conversations with everyone from NASA experts to his little brother will expand your mind and touch your heart." Listen online or search on your device's podcast app.
Pants on Fire! - In this game-show, a kid must decide which 'expert' is telling the truth... except one of the experts is liar! Listen online or search on your device's podcast app.
The Story Store - "The Story Store takes orders from real kids across Canada and turns their suggestions into hilarious, fun-filled adventures! Run by CBC Kids hosts Mr. Orlando the Moose and Gary the Unicorn." Listen online or search on your device's podcast app.
Favourite Authors
Lunch Doodles with Mo Williams!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – JK Rowling
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls - Activities and Podcasts online
Do you have a favourite author you'd like to see here? Let me know!
Online Story Videos
Storyline Online - Read alouds from famous people, includes teacher/parent guide and activity ideas
Tumblebooks Library – Favourite Read Alouds including Chapter Books and Graphic Novels. Username and password no longer needed!
Goodnight with Dolly - Old and new stories read by Dolly Parton, with activity sheets and parent tips
8 O'Clock Storybook Reading - YouTube Story Videos from local community members. You might see some familiar faces!
Informational / Non-fiction Ideas
CBC News for Kids – current events for kids Grade 4 and up
Royal BC Museum Kids Portal - Learn more about where we live!
BrainPOP / BrainPOP Jr - Science learning for kids. Check with your teacher to see if they have a class code for you. If your teacher is not using Brain POP or BrainPOP Jr, let me know and I will set you up!
Websites for Exploration - Some of the sites linked below are password protected. Please click on the Google Doc below for our District Usernames and Passwords.
Cordova Bay Elementary Learning Commons Website
Saanich Schools - Remote Learning Resources
