Links

 

1. General:

 Heart
Listen to the best music, get the latest showbiz gossip and catch-up with all the action from the shows.
http://www.heart.co.uk


BT’s Better World Campaign
BT’s Better World Campaign aims to equip children and young people with the communication skills they need to be confident, competent speakers and listeners. To support this, they offer a series of free, easy-to-use resources, ranging from DVDs and comics to online activities and downloadable guides. Available to order or download at www.btbetterworld.com Included in this range is Assignment Podcast, an excellent online resource that provides pupils and teachers with everything they need to know to make their own internet audio programmes. It includes expert advice on all the key tasks involved in the preproduction, production and post-production (editing), delivered through a series of audio tutorials. http://www.btbetterworld.com/pg/developing_skills/free_resources/Assignment_Podcast/home.ikml?PHPSESSID=b4716e934ebcaa53408c0ded1e6d1217


Primary Times
Launched in 1989, Primary Times is a free distribution magazine targeting the parents of primary school children aged 4-11 years.
http://www.primarytimes.net


BBC News
The best of BBC news on the web
http://news.bbc.co.uk


Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a multilingual, web-based, free-content encyclopedia project.
http://www.wikipedia.org/



2. Literacy:
Read a Million Words
Start your reading journey and travel through the land of a million words! Fantastic interactive section for children where they can register for their very own online reading passport and a secure Teachers’ section, jam packed with resources.
http://www.readamillionwords.org.uk


The National Literacy Trust
British nonprofit devoted to promoting literacy and literacy educators. Issues, statistics, research, events, publications, resources & other related information. www.literacytrust.org.uk
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk


Stories from the Web
Set up by Birmingham libraries, with Football World Cup Activities amongst others. Join in Section – great review page & listings of books with feedback frenzy! Good word searches which are author specific, e.g. Jacqueline Wilson & Harry Potter.
http://www.storiesfromtheweb.org


Reading is Fundamental
Game Station, Basketball game - Super sorter - you answer questions and it tells you which books to read.
http://www.rif.org


Storynory
Downloadable stories
http://www.storynory.com


3. Comics and Manga:
Tokyopop
Official site of Manga publisher TOKYOPOP - publisher of FRUITS BASKET, LOVELESS, PRINCESS AI, DNANGEL and many more. Also provides free resources.
http://www.tokyopop.co.uk


Teaching Comics
A US-based site produced by the National Institution of Comics Arts Educators. Lots of information and resources that can be adapted and used in class.
http://www.teachingcomics.org


4. Youth:
The Citizenship Foundation
The Citizenship Foundation aims to empower individuals to engage in the wider community through education about the law, democracy and society. They focus particularly on developing young people’s citizenship skills, knowledge and understanding.
http://www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk


Princes Trust
The Princes Trust is a UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, they help 14-30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives.
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk


UNICEF Youth Voice
UNICEF UK Youth Voice is a network of young people, aged 11-18, who are committed to children’s rights. By fundraising, campaigning, and telling it like it is, you can speak up for the world’s children, adding your voice to theirs.
http://www.unicef.org.uk


MTV Think
Think is your community where you, your friends, and your favorite celebrities can get informed, get heard and take action on the issues that matter to you most. MTV has launched Think to give young people everywhere the opportunity to make your life, your community and your world better. The Think community provides the tools so you can do just that.
http://www.mtv.com/thinkmtv/


European Youth Parliament
The European Youth Parliament (EYP) is an educational foundation that aims to build on the potential of young people through the strengthening of skills such as communication, teambuilding, trust, understanding and working with others from very different backgrounds.
http://www.eypej.org