Reading at Home

Vancouver Island Regional Library eBooks and AudioBooks - hundreds of titles available to download for reading or listening to on most devices through the Overdrive/Libby App.

How to use:

1. Find the right app for your device

2. Log in using your VIRL Account. Click here to sign up for an online account if you don't have one yet.

3. Browse, borrow, and read through the app!

Greater Victoria Public Library E-Books - hundreds of titles available to download for reading on most devices through the Overdrive/Libby App.

How to use:

1. Find the right app for your device

2. Log in using your GVPL Public Library Account. Click here to sign up for an online account if you don't have one yet.

3. Browse, borrow, and read through the app!

Greater Victoria Public Library Audio books - GVPL has a variety of audiobook streaming and downloading services available for listening on most devices.

Audiobooks

Storynory - Listen to classic fairy tales, world fairy tales, fables, and more, read aloud and available to stream or download.

Loyal Books - Listen to classic children's stories read aloud.

Lit2Go - Choose your reading level and read read along, or just listen to, a story that was popular in the olden days.

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 Ms Kelley know and she will set you up!

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.

Primary Reading Choice Board - add some fun to your daily reading by switching up what your reading and where you're reading it using the reading choice board.

Intermediate Reading Choice Board - just like the primary reading choice board, but with a bit more challenge!

Cosmic Kids Yoga - Interactive yoga stories with a focus on mindfulness

Powwow Sweat - Learn traditional and contemporary Powwow dance steps while having fun and breaking a sweat!

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 Sidney Elementary students!

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls - Stories about females who did amazing things! Listen online or search on your device's podcast app.

Warrior Kids Podcast - a celebration of everything Indigenous! share Indigenous cultures and values so that kids can learn about what it means to be strong, healthy and compassionate warriors for themselves, their families, communities and Nations.

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.

Earth Rangers If you think animals are amazing, this is the podcast for you! Listen online or search on your device's podcast app. Check out Gen Z Media's other great podcasts: Finn Caspian: Alien Adventures for some sci-fi fun and Molly of Denali to hear the adventures of a girl growing up in Alaska!

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.

David Walliams - Elevenses

Lunch Doodles with Mo Williams!

Dav Pilkey at Home

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 us know!

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 Ms. Kelley know and she will set you up!

Some of the sites linked below are password protected.

Sidney Elementary Learning Commons Website

user: 63sid password: library

Saanich Schools - Remote Learning Resources