Poetry Corner
My Dog
A classic poem about an adorable but mischievous little dog, written by Emily Lewis in the early 1900s. Do you have a dog? Do you recognise it from the descriptions in the poem?
What is Pink?
This is a classic poem by Christina Rossetti (1830 - 1894). It describes her favourite things for each colour. Which one is your favourite?
The Storm
This is a classic poem by Sara Coleridge (1802 - 1852). Picture the scary sights and sounds described in this poem. But what happens in the end?
Flanders Fields
A teacher reads the famous poem about remembrance, originally written at a soldier's funeral in World War One.
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Children's Stories
Friendship Forever
Listen to this wonderful story written by a Year 4 pupil, set in ancient Egypt.
The Man with the Hieroglyphics
Listen to this wonderful story written by a Year 4 pupil, set in ancient Egypt.
Snakebite
Listen to this wonderful story written by a Year 4 pupil, set in ancient Egypt.
Captain Abdul
Listen to this wonderful story written by a Year 2 pupil, about a fierce pirate.
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Did You Know?
Victorian Facts Part 1
Did you know all these interesting facts about the Victorians?
Victorian Facts Part 2
MORE interesting facts about the Victorians!
Victorian Sayings
Are you on your best behaviour? Victorians thought it was very important for children to behave well. Listen to this popular advice from Victorian times.
Pirate Facts
Arrr me Hearties! Did you know all these interesting facts about Pirates?
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Let's Learn French!
Les Fruits
A French teacher tells us the French words for different types of fruit.
La Maison
A French teacher tells us the French words for different rooms and objects in the home.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar in French
A French teacher reads the famous children's story in French. Can you spot any words you know?
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Let's Learn Spanish!
1 to 10 in Spanish
Learn how to count from 1 to 10 in Spanish.
Colours in Spanish
Learn the Spanish words for different colours.
Greetings in Spanish
Learn how to greet people in Spanish.
Commands in Spanish
Learn commands such as "sit down" and "stand up" in Spanish.
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Christmas
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
This poem was written in 1823. It was the first time Santa Claus (Saint Nicolas) appeared in a published story, as the familiar jolly present-giver who comes down the chimney on Christmas Eve!
Santa Claus Visit
A classic Christmas poem by Susie M. Best.
A Christmas Carol Part 1
The first part of the famous Christmas novel by Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol".
Sizzling Strings at Christmas
What fantastic musicians! Do you know these famous Christmas tunes?