Storyline Online is one of the best sites for viewing children's book read alouds. Let me share some details you might not know yet, and I'll throw in a helpful Freebie you'll use again and again. If you've looked on YouTube for kids books being read aloud you've found thousands of them. Any given children's book title usually has several different uploaded read aloud videos to choose from and there is a wide range in quality. I found Storyline Online this very way, while looking through all the YouTube videos for read alouds. Storyline Online is made possible by the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, SAG-AFTRA. It is absolutely free to use. As I write this they have over fifty children's picture book read aloud videos available. Here's a sample. Each video starts with the actor, or actors, holding the book and giving a book introduction before beginning to read. The camera zooms in on the illustrations, where often little parts of the pictures become animated. Throughout the story you go back and forth between seeing the illustrations and the actor reading the book, so kids never forget they are being read to. Fully animated video movies of children's books are great, to be sure, but it is easy to forget those cartoons come from books. I think when kids watch books being read by live people there is added value and emphasis on reading. Because I had always viewed the Storyline Online videos directly on YouTube, I didn't realize that there are activity guides written for each story, which you can only get on the Storyline Online site. The activity guides, written for teachers mostly, but some with activity guides specifically for parents, are chockfull of ideas– some suggest before, during and after the story discussion points, themes, writing ideas, art, movement, even cooking activities... all sorts of things to choose from. You can find them by going directly to StorylineOnline.net under the All Books tab. You can watch the Storyline Online read aloud videos on YouTube, but when watching on YouTube it is pretty easy to get to other videos and ads, some of which you wouldn't want your kids to view. You can also watch Storyline Online videos directly on StorylineOnline.net, with options of watching via YouTube or SchoolTube, with SchoolTube being the safer option. Either way you choose to watch on the Storyline Online site, when you get to the end of the video, other Storyline Online videos will pop up. That isn't a bad thing, unless you want kids to only watch one particular story, or you want other kids to use the same device and watch that one particular story. So to keep kids on the correct story I created QR codes for the stories through Safe YouTube. Click to download Safe YouTube QR Code cards for Storyline Online videos Safe YouTube is better than safe mode on YouTube, and it takes away all those many buttons and videos that cause distractions and allow kids to click and end up anywhere on YouTube. No online connection is completely safe and kids seem to find a way to other things no matter what, so always keep an eye on what they are watching. I created one for each story on Storyline Online, currently fifty three in total. You can print out the QR Code cards in color, or they come out crisp and clean if you choose to print in black and white. Laminate, cut apart, and you'll have a set of cards for kids to use on any device with a QR Code reader. It will take them to that story and no other. These work great in classrooms as centers, Daily 5 and Readers Workshop stations, and independent reading choices. If you're a parent you'll find them useful at home or on the road with devices. To get this Freebie just click on the picture of QR code cards above. There are six pages in all. I will update as I see new stories appear on Storyline Online. Be sure to Pin this post so you can get to updated pages. I suggest you cruise by StorylineOnline.net to see the full list of read aloud titles. I found many good books there, books I hadn't heard of before. I like to have actual copies of the books the kids are going to listen to, and I like to read the book to my students first, so I can make the most out of that read aloud– focusing on vocabulary, story problem, characters, etc. But if I'm low on cash, Storyline Online is a way to let my kidpeople hear quality books at no cost to me. Many of my favorite Flashlight Press books are there, too, and if you are a regular reader you know how I love Flashlight Press. (News Flash– I'll be giving away another Flashlight Book soon!!) Storyline Online has won lots of awards and that is for very good reason. Good book selections, VERY well read! Hope you found this post about Storyline Online and the activity guides helpful. And I hope you'll download the QR Code cards and find them useful with your kids. I am not being paid or getting any perk for telling you about Storyline Online. I just wanted to share a great resource. See you next time!
Activity sheets to use with Carla's sandwich.Students design their own sandwich, describe and/or name it.4 different printables.Print and Go.Students can listen to the story on Storyline Online.
Carla's Sandwich Word Search. Print and Go. Note: Words may be found forward, backward, up, and/or down.
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Watch celebrities like Chris Pine, Oprah Winfrey, and Kristen Bell read popular children's books for free on Storyline Online's YouTube channel.
Word Search to use with the book, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Print and Go. Note: Words may be found forward, backward, up, and/or down.
Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and boom. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life – but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark’s teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down. Clark the Shark celebrates boisterous enthusiasm – and knowing when it’s time for indoor voices.
This download contains a reading quilt created to complement stories that can be found at storylineonline.net. This site is an award-winning children’s literacy website, that showcases actors reading children’s books. The worksheets in this quilt focus on story elements, mental images, favourite story characters, and favourite parts of the story. Students are asked to colour each square of the quilt after listening to the story and completing the activity that goes with the book. You can choose to have your students complete all 12 story pieces of the quilt or have them complete a select number of stories (titles of your choice or theirs). This quilt is a great way to have your students listen to and enjoy quality literature read in an engaging manner. The reading quilt can be used as a center activity, an extension/enrichment activity, a fast-finisher activity, a take home activity, or as an independent, whole class, or small group project. The students can access the stories by going to storylineonline.net, or by scanning a QR code using a QR code reader on a device or tablet. This download contains: -One quilt page with QR codes for 12 stories found at storylineonline.net (Students simply scan the code of the story they want to listen to and they will be directed to the story at the web site.) -12 printable activity sheets for each of the 12 stories on the quilt. I have tested each code to ensure that they all work. If you have problems getting a code to work, you can contact me, and I would be happy to try to help you troubleshoot the problem. Before using the QR Codes: - Make sure you are connected to the internet before you scan the codes. - You will need a QR code scanning app. (You can download a QR reader app free from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon Apps, etc. depending on your mobile device.) - If a code does stop working, which can happen when using websites and links, please contact me and I will try to fix the problem. **If your students enjoy Reading Quilt #1, be sure to try: Reading Activities - Reading Quilt #2 - NO PREP Reading Activities - Reading Quilt #3 – NO PREP
Word Search to use with Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall. Print and Go. Note: Words may be found forward, backward, up, and/or down.
Favorite part graphic organizers to use with the book Carla's Sandwich.4 different printables.Print and Go.Students can listen to the story on Storyline Online.
My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother by Patricia Polacco is a sweet story that shows despite competition or rivalry, the love between siblings is greater than anything. Don't own the book? You can view the read-aloud on Storyline Online! This book is part of the Volume 1 Bundle for Grades 3-5. Please do not purchase if you own the Yearlong Mentor Text Grammar & Reading Curriculum Bundle: Volume 1 Grades 3-5 (which includes the mentor sentences, interactive activities, reading activities, writing prompts, and vocabulary lessons). ***************************************************************************** In this pack, you will receive: ★a mentor sentence lesson for the book ★an interactive notebook activity to review/teach subjects and predicates ★five reading ideas suggested with three activities provided: citing evidence, comparing characters, and analyzing figurative language ★one writing idea suggested with a writing prompt given ★contextual vocabulary activities ★ Activities are also provided as links to Google Slides for Digital Learning! ★ ***************************************************************************** Please remember, this purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you! Copyright © 2017 Ideas By Jivey, LLC All rights reserved by author, Jessica Ivey. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. Not for public display. Leave feedback to earn credits for future purchases! Become a follower to receive updates about future units as well!
Mary Steenburgen partnered with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's children's literacy website Storyline Online to bring everyone's favorite stories to life.
Jabari Jumps Word Search Activity by Gaia Cornwall. No Prep. Just PRINT and GO! Note: Words may be found forward, backward, up, and/or down. Students can watch the story on Storyline Online, https://storylineonline.net/books/jabari-jumps/ Visit my store for plenty more word searches. Follow to see new products. ⭐ Rate this product to earn TPT credits.
Trombone Shorty is the autobiography of Troy Andrews. This picture book shares how Troy was inspired to be a musician. It is a featured read-aloud on Storyline Online, as well as a read-along on Epic! This book is part of the BONUS UNIT (added April 2022) in the Yearlong Mentor Text Curriculum Bundle: Volume 1 for Grades 3-5! Please do not purchase if you own Volume 1 Yearlong Curriculum Bundle (which includes the mentor sentences, interactive activities, reading activities, writing prompts, and vocabulary lessons). ***************************************************************************** In this pack, you will receive: ★a mentor sentence lesson for the book ★an interactive notebook activity to review/teach comparatives and superlatives ★seven reading ideas suggested with three activities provided: identifying theme, describing illustrations, and analyzing author's language ★one writing idea suggested with a writing prompt given ★contextual vocabulary activities ★ Activities are also provided as links to Google Slides for Digital Learning! ★ ***************************************************************************** Please remember, this purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you! Copyright © 2022 Ideas By Jivey, LLC All rights reserved by author, Jessica Ivey. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. Not for public display. Leave feedback to earn credits for future purchases! Become a follower to receive updates about future units as well!
Today I would like to share a really great, free website with you, called Storyline Online. This site is sponsored by the Screen Actors Guild, and features famous people reading children's books. Actors and actresses
Today I would like to share a really great, free website with you, called Storyline Online. This site is sponsored by the Screen Actors Guild, and features famous people reading children's books. Actors and actresses
This download contains a literacy quilt created to complement stories that can be found at storylineonline.net. This site is an award-winning children’s literacy website, that showcases actors reading children’s books. The worksheets in this quilt focus on story elements, connections, questioning, mental images, character traits, main idea, summarizing, sequencing, and favourite parts of the story. Students are asked to colour each square of the quilt after listening to the story and completing the activity that goes with the book. You can choose to have your students complete all 12 story pieces of the quilt or have them complete a select number of stories (titles of your choice or theirs). This quilt is a great way to have your students listen to and enjoy quality literature read in an engaging manner. The literacy quilt can be used as a center activity, an extension/enrichment activity, a fast-finisher activity, a take home activity, or as an independent, whole class, or small group project. The students can access the stories by going to storylineonline.net, or by scanning a QR code using a QR code reader on a device or tablet. This download contains: -One quilt page with QR codes for 12 stories found at storylineonline.net (Students simply scan the code of the story they want to listen to and they will be directed to the story at the web site.) -12 printable activity sheets for each of the 12 stories on the quilt. I have tested each code to ensure that they all work. If you have problems getting a code to work, you can contact me, and I would be happy to try to help you troubleshoot the problem. Before using the QR Codes: - Make sure you are connected to the internet before you scan the codes. - You will need a QR code scanning app. (You can download a QR reader app free from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon Apps, etc. depending on your mobile device.) - If a code does stop working, which can happen when using websites and links, please contact me and I will try to fix the problem. If your students enjoy this quilt, you may like to try: Reading Activities - Reading Quilt #1 - NO PREP Reading Activities - Reading Quilt #2 - NO PREP
Word Search to use with the book, Enemy Pie by Derek Munson. Story available on Storyline Online. Print and go. Note: Words may be found forward, backward, up, and/or down.
Looking for the best online short stories & read aloud books? Storyline Online is a free website from the screen actors guild with award winning free books read aloud by famous celebrities. Teachers will love this hand-picked list of the best books to use in your elementary classroom. You'll find ideas for fairy tales, moral stories, and classic children's stories with activities that you can use with each book. Whether you need bedtime stories or classroom storytime ideas, this list has it!
What begins as a neighborly overture between a painterly pig and an artsy cow escalates into a monumental modern art mess! Before you can say paint-by-numbers, the two artists are calling each other names and building a fence between them. But it turns out that what divides them also reunites them.
Henry Holton Takes the Ice Word Search. Print and Go. Note: Words may be found forward, backward, up, and/or down.
Looking for some great resources to send to parents for reading at home? Here are my top 6 favorite reading websites and why I love them.1. Storyline Online https://www.storylineonline.netWhat is itA huge collection of story books read by some of our favorite actors. Best of all, students can hear great examples of fluency as they listen […]
Need to entertain the kids? Try some of these free indoor and outdoor activities for kids that can all be done from your own home. There's also a list of free online educational resources.
If you’ve ever had (or possibly you currently do have) a student who struggled with phonics even after receiving daily, systematic instruction, it’s most likely because they have not yet developed their phonemic awareness abilities. Read more
This download contains a reading quilt created to complement stories that can be found at storylineonline.net. This site is an award-winning children’s literacy website, that showcases actors reading children’s books. The worksheets in this quilt focus on questioning, connecting, main idea, character traits, sequencing, and favourite parts of the story. Students are asked to colour each square of the quilt after listening to the story and completing the activity that goes with the book. You can choose to have your students complete all 12 story pieces of the quilt or have them complete a select number of stories (titles of your choice or theirs). This quilt is a great way to have your students listen to and enjoy quality literature read in an engaging manner. The reading quilt can be used as a center activity, an extension/enrichment activity, a fast-finisher activity, a take home activity, or as an independent, whole class, or small group project. The students can access the stories by going to storylineonline.net, or by scanning a QR code using a QR code reader on a device or tablet. This download contains: -One quilt page with QR codes for 12 stories found at storylineonline.net (Students simply scan the code of the story they want to listen to and they will be directed to the story at the web site.) -12 printable activity sheets for each of the 12 stories on the quilt. I have tested each code to ensure that they all work. If you have problems getting a code to work, you can contact me, and I would be happy to try to help you troubleshoot the problem. Before using the QR Codes: - Make sure you are connected to the internet before you scan the codes. - You will need a QR code scanning app. (You can download a QR reader app free from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon Apps, etc. depending on your mobile device.) - If a code does stop working, which can happen when using websites and links, please contact me and I will try to fix the problem. **If your students enjoy Reading Quilt #2, be sure to try: Reading Activities - Reading Quilt #1 - NO PREP Reading Activities - Reading Quilt #3 – No PREP
Distance learning or face to face, in-person reading activity with the book If I Were President by Catherine Stier. Have students listen to this story on Storyline Online or as a teacher read aloud on Zoom, Google Meet, WebEx, etc. Then, assign these Story Elements, Comprehension, Character Analysis, and Who's Telling The Story Google Slides in your Google Classroom! Easy and done! These are also printable for classroom worksheets (just delete the pre-placed text boxes to print)! Goes great with ELA standards RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.6 RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.6 RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.6 Also, goes great with 1st Grade Social Studies Standard 1.H.1.3 since Presidents' Day is a holiday. If you like this file, please check out my ever growing collection of products. Each set is printable and digital! Great for in-person and virtual students in your hybrid classroom. ELA- Read Alouds Phonics and Grammar Science Social Studies I also have math (digital) and other fun odds and ends! Math Products Bag Toppers and Labels Student Gift Tags Hope you enjoy this file, and please follow my store! Courtney Q Goodness Gracious Grade 1 Don't forget to leave a rating and feedback to receive credits toward future TpT purchases! And please note that drag and drop activities do not work in present mode. You will need Google Drive™ in order to access this resource. Your students will also need Google™ accounts so they can access the virtual/digital parts of this activity. Sharing via Google Classroom™ is recommended, but sharing through Google Drive™ is another option. With this purchase, TpT will automatically make a copy of the folder, create a TpT folder in you Drive™, and add the folder to your Google Drive™. In this process, TpT will need your permission to briefly access you Google Drive™. Here is a TpT link for more information. Tags: President, President's Day, Election, White House, November, social studies, theme, unit, google classroom, google slides, distance learning, virtual learning, Read Aloud, Fiction, February, Google Slides, Google Classroom, Storyline Online, StorylineOnline.net, GetEpic, Epic Books, YouTube, Google Meet, Zoom, WebEx, Virtual Learning, Distance Learning, Online, Digital, Concurrent, In Person, HyFlex, Synchronous, Asynchronous, Hybrid, Simultaneously, Interactive, Drag, Drop, Characters, Compare, Contrast, Details, Settings, Sequence, Problem, Solution, Comprehension, No Prep, Ready To Use, 1st Person, 3rd Person, Narrator, Character Analysis
