Stories from the Web for Schools
Developing Readers Inspiring Writers
The team behind Stories from the Web™ have launched an exciting new creative reading and writing website for Primary School children: www.storiesfromthewebschools.org. For the first time schools will have access to this major online resource to support children’s development as readers and writers.
Stories from the Web™ the online reader development website for children and young people provides a range of creative reading and writing activities which engage participants with books, authors, illustrators and each other in a safe online environment. Previously only offered on a subscription basis to public libraries in the UK and Republic of Ireland this resource is now available for the first time as a subscription service to Schools.
Stories from the Web offer:
• online print and audio book and poetry extracts
• a range of creative reading and writing activities
• downloadable activities for use in class and at home
• online storyteller videos
• up to date information on children’s books, authors and illustrators
• competitions with prizes including books and merchandising
• online portfolios for all the classes in your school
• a safe online environment
Why subscribe:
• A one stop shop for resources to support the wider reading agenda
• Access to selected content from high quality, newly published books and poems for children
• Increases your knowledge of children’s literature
• Contributes to the development of a whole school ethos of reading enjoyment
• Engages children in fun, book related activities both off and online
• Enjoyment and engagement with books and reading have been demonstrated to increase children’s attainment
• Internet based so can be used on a whiteboard, PCs, laptops or tablets
How to apply:
An application form is attached at the foot of this webpage.
| School size | Subscription rate |
|---|---|
| less than 100 pupils | £100 per year |
| 101-150 pupils | £200 per year |
| 151-300 pupils | £300 per year |
| 301-600 pupils | £400 per year |
| 601-800 pupils | £500 per year |
| 801+ pupils | £500 for the first 800 pupils plus 50p per additional child |
What Stories from the Web customers say:
“We are all in the business of promoting reading in all its forms and helping children find that special book that they will connect with and turn them on to a lifetime of reading for enjoyment.” Lancashire
“Excellent base for planning sessions and catching young people’s interest … inspiring ideas for writing and learning new skills as well as encouraging more reading.” Suffolk
“Stories from the web is a useful website which we use to make reading fun!” Poole
Access to the site increases the ICT skills of child participants and does so in an engaging way that feels fun and not a chore.” Renfrewshire
“I think it is a beautiful website I could live in it I like it that much.” Laura
“I think if I had the chance to tell the whole world something, I would tell them to go on this website.” Abbey
Contact Details
If you would like any further information about the site then please contact:
Stories from the Web Schools
Central Library Chamberlain Square Birmingham B3 3HQ
Tel: 0121 464 2893/4
Email:info@storiesfromthewebschools.org
Related Links
Stories from the Web for children
Children in Birmingham can also use the sister site www.storiesfromtheweb.org at home or in the library. To log in, they need to ask at their local library for a password.
Stories from the Web information for parents