100 Stories Before School

Literacy Calendar .

World Read Aloud Day – Australian stories.

World Read Aloud Day is today, March 4th.

We thought we would like to share  some stories from our 100 Stories Before School list, especially some Australian stories.We have taken the World Read Aloud categories of Belonging, Curiosity,Hope, Friendship,Kindness,Courage and Confidence and found a lovely range of stories to share- including your own photo albums.

Many of the stories could belong in more than one category.

You don’t always need a special day to read aloud- have a look at some of these stories to read when you are thinking of those special qualities- such as kindness and courage.

Fearless by Colin Thompson, illustrated Sarah Davis.

The Terrible Suitcase by Emma Allen,illustrated Freya Blackwood.

Download our World Read Aloud Day  2- page booklist for Australian families here .It may take a little while to show on this page and download as it is in colour.

100 Stories Before School choices for World Read Aloud Day.

If you want to put Read Aloud Day in your calendar for next year,have a look at their website.

“World Read Aloud Day is about taking action to show the world that the right to read and write belongs to all people. World Read Aloud Day motivates children, teens, and adults worldwide to celebrate the power of words, especially those words that are shared from one person to another, and creates a community of readers advocating for every child’s right to a safe education and access to books and technology.”

(From World Read Aloud Day home resources.)

The official website has many wonderful resources, with packs you can download, full of activities and information.

Find the downloadable resources here.

• a downloadable picture book
• packets of activities for home and school with suggestions how to read aloud
• book lists by age
• bookmarks
• logos
• a certificate
• and activities.(some activities are better for older children.)

And from our booklist, here is Mrs Mac reading well loved Australian author and illustrator, Bob Graham’s book, “A Bus Called Heaven”.A thoughtful story about a young girl and her family bringing the community together.