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Welcome kids!

This page provides information to help you with your school work. 

As well as library books and eResources, we’ve found websites to help you from home. To explore the websites, click on the links that are in blue.

Literacy and Numeracy Resources

The library offers readers, workbooks, eBooks and eResources including interactive educational games and online study support. Click on the links below to explore.

Library Books

Readers

Beginner Chapter Books

Literacy Workbooks

Numeracy Workbooks

 

eBooks

Check out the Kids Reading List page for our recommended Kids eBooks and eAudiobooks.

You can also explore the free eBooks available from these online resources:

  • Oxford Owl: Includes readers, picture books and chapter books by Oxford University Press.

 

Library eResources

You can use these eResources by logging in with your library card and pin/password.

Not a library member? Join now for free.

  • 10monkeys Maths World: Practise and revise your maths with these fun and motivating games and activities designed for kids in Kindergarten through to Grade 3.
  • Busy Things: Learn and develop literacy and numeracy skills through exciting and colourful games designed for kids aged 3-7.
  • Literacy Planet: Develop and improve your English literacy skills through engaging activities designed for students of all ages and abilities.
  • Studiosity: Get expert assistance online 24/7 with subjects like writing, maths, science and more. You can also complete subject quizzes and upload your assignment drafts for feedback.

 

Online Program - Read with Me

Kids from Year Prep - Grade 6 can practice their reading aloud with our reading buddies. Book online for a free 15-minute session. See below for more information.

 

Online Resources

Explore these websites for information, videos, games, and activities to support learning across many subjects. 

  • ABC Education: ABC Education has more than 4000 free videos, interactive resources and games that are designed to support what you’re learning at school. Subjects include English, Maths, Science, Arts and more.
  • Digital Technologies Hub: Activities and videos to help you explore what you can do with digital technology. 
  • Fuse Education: Find resources for learning and fun. Explore featured resources, discover topics and get creative with digital tools. 
  • Khan Academy: Try out through self-paced activities, to build a solid understanding in math, science, and more. 

NAPLAN and Selective School Tests

The Library has workbooks and online resources to help you practise and prepare for tests.

School Projects

The library offers non-fiction books, an online encyclopedia and websites to support you with your school projects. Click on the links below to explore.

Library Books   

The Library has Kids Information Books covering the following topics:

To search by subject visit the catalogue

Library eResources

  • Britannica Library Online: This interactive online encyclopedia provides articles, videos, images on a wide range of topics, including Australian based information. Explore the Britannica Library by logging in with your library card and pin/password. Not a library member? Click here to join now for free.

Online Resources

  • National Geographic Kids: Information and interactive activities about a wide range of topics.
  • Wyndham History: Stories and photos of people, places, events and objects of historical significance to Wyndham.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Culture and History

The library offers books, an online encyclopedia and websites to support you to learn about Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culture and history. Click on the links below to explore.

Library Books:

 

Library eResources:

  • Britannica Library Online: This interactive online encyclopedia provides articles, videos, images on a wide range of topics, including Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culture and history. Explore the Britannica Library by logging in with your library card and pin/password. Not a library member? Click here to join now for free.

 

Online Resources:

 

COVID-19 Resources

The COVID-19 or Coronavirus pandemic is affecting everyone, all over the world.

Reading information and stories can help you be informed and feel supported.

Check out the Kids COVID-19 Resources page for eBooks and activity books about COVID-19, learning from home and living in lockdown.

Read with Me Online Program

Kids from Year Prep - Grade 6 can practice their reading aloud with our reading buddies.

Book online for a free 15-minute session.

Sessions run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the school term.

Book online

Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge

The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge runs every year and kids are encouraged to read a set number of books and to record their reading efforts online.

Kids in Prep to Year 2 read 30 books including 20 from the challenge booklist

Kids in Year 3 to 6 read 15 books including 10 from the challenge booklist.

For more information about the rules, dates and how to register, visit the Challenge Webpage.

Our libraries have hundreds of books for each year level in primary school.

Explore the VPRC books we have available for Prep-Year 2Year 3-4 and Year 5-6.

You can also download eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card and Pin/Password.

All the VPRC books at our libraries have a sticker for the year level, so you can easily find the books when you're in the library.

 

 

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