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Audio & Video Books, Stories & Podcasts

This collection features a vast variety video and audio books that are available to learners for free. It has been designed to help you discover numerous books across various genres. While this collection focuses on curated resources when many titles are available, individual titles can still be found using the keyword search feature or on the Read Aloud Hub outside this collection. 

If teachers are using these stories they may wish to consider using a Read Aloud Protocol to maximize learning. 

Use the filter for Education Level on the left side to help find materials for specific ages and grades.

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Sora Reading Application - full books for all ages
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Login with your Microsoft.

Borrow eBooks and audiobooks from your school's library with Sora. Setup is simple - just find your school and sign in. Then download or stream your assignments and favorite books to your device.

Sask DLC families:
1. click "find your school"
2. select "No, I will search for my school"
3. start typing "sask..." and Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre will appear below.
4. select "Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre"
***If you are signed in with your Microsoft credentials (student#@saskdlc.ca) this will open the library up directly.

Sun West families can obtain their user and password information from their classroom teacher.

Books are available in English and French.

Connectez-vous avec votre compte Microsoft.

Empruntez des livres électroniques et des livres audio de la bibliothèque de votre école avec Sora. La configuration est simple - il vous suffit de trouver votre école et de vous connecter. Ensuite, téléchargez ou diffusez vos devoirs et livres préférés sur votre appareil.

Familles de la DLC de la Saskatchewan :

Cliquez sur "Trouver votre école".
Sélectionnez "Non, je vais chercher mon école".
Commencez à taper "sask..." et le Centre d'apprentissage à distance de la Saskatchewan apparaîtra ci-dessous.
Sélectionnez "Centre d'apprentissage à distance de la Saskatchewan".
***Si vous êtes connecté avec vos identifiants Microsoft (élève#@saskdlc.ca), cela ouvrira directement la bibliothèque.
Les familles de Sun West peuvent obtenir leurs informations d'utilisateur et de mot de passe auprès de leur enseignant de classe.

Les livres sont disponibles en anglais et en français.

Subject:
English Language Arts
French
Language Education
Material Type:
Reading
Author:
Sora
Date Added:
03/18/2019
The Story Seeds Podcast - Listen to Stories
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"On each episode of our Webby Award-nominated podcast, we capture the magic that happens when kids ages 6-12 meet and collaborate with beloved storytellers who grow original short stories inspired by their story ideas! As a Common Sense Media selection, our show is recognized as a great choice for kids and families for its engaging stories, valuable content, and diverse voices, characters, and messages. Scroll down to meet our creative rockstars and authors as you listen to our podcast here!"

Activities included if you wanted to replicate these with your students/kids!

Be sure to check out the Educator's tab at the top to find many great resources!

Subject:
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Podcast
Author:
Various
Story Seeds
Date Added:
09/23/2024
Story Time from Space!
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“What you cannot imagine, you cannot do."

Now imagine Astronauts on the Space Station reading stories to and conducting science experiments for the children of Earth as the world rotates below.
Imagine no more…it’s Story Time from Space!

Have stories read to you from people in space! There are also science related videos.

There are great space related titles and others such as Rosie Revere Engineer.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Science
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Reading
Date Added:
10/21/2019
Storyline Online
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A great way to motivate kids to read.

The stories are read by celebrities.

After you watch the video of the book being read, the parent or teacher can download the teacher guide. It provides questions to ask your little reader, projects to go along with the book and websites to help kids further explore the topic. You can even purchase your favorite books directly from the site.

Cross-curricular connections are also made!

Subject:
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Reading
Author:
Storyline
Date Added:
06/06/2019
Storyweaver - Free online books!
Unrestricted Use
CC BY
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Over 14,000 books for early to mid elementary (level 1 to 4 books up to 2500 words)

Many languages (372) available!

Select the Read tab to get started reading books.

Select the Resources tab to find STEM books, Reading program (1-8), booklists

Subject:
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Reading
Date Added:
10/24/2024
ThoughtAudio – The Gift of Knowledge - free audio books
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f you appreciate classic literature and philosophy, ThoughtAudio may suit you. It features a small selection of free audiobooks from authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mark Twain, and Virginia Woolf, linking to ThoughtAudio YouTube videos. Each listing includes a brief summary and author background, making it a useful directory for YouTube options.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Reading
Author:
Various
Date Added:
09/23/2024
The Toastmasters Podcast
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The Toastmasters Podcast is like a radio talk show featuring interviews with Toastmasters usually featured in the Toastmaster magazine. But unlike a radio show, a podcast is on the Internet, and available, for free, to anyone in the world with an Internet connection, and a connected device capable of playing audio. 150+ episodes are at ToastmastersPodcast.com

Subject:
Education
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Podcast
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
Archieboy Holdings
Toastmasters International
Date Added:
11/19/2020
Traditional Stories and Creation Stories - listening
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"Listen to traditional stories and creation stories told by six Indigenous storytellers from communities across Canada. Each recording is available in the respective Indigenous language and in English, and French transcripts are available."

Subject:
Indigenous Perspectives
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Reading
Author:
History Museum of Canada
Date Added:
09/24/2024
Unite for Literacy
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"Unite for Literacy pictures a world where all children have access to an abundance of books that celebrate their languages and cultures. With a goal of cultivating a lifelong love of reading, Unite for Literacy provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages." (AASL)

Subject:
Education
English Language Arts
Language Education (EAL, ESL)
Material Type:
Reading
Author:
Unite For Literacy
Date Added:
09/11/2019
Wapos Bay Series
Read the Fine Print
Educational Use
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This series is a charming and often humorous look at the contemporary life of a Cree community. Set in a fictitious community in northern Saskatchewan, the animation stories follow the exploits of young Raven, Talon and their cousin T-Bear as they face challenges and learn valuable life lessons.

Educators can use the series to teach children about Cree culture and about universal themes such as honouring tradition, cooperation, self-esteem and ethics. This series is also available in French and Cree versions.

Subject:
Arts Education
Education
Elementary Education
English Language Arts
Geography
History
Indigenous Perspectives
Language Education (EAL, ESL)
Media Studies
Native Studies
Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
NFB Education
Author:
National Film Board Of Canada
Date Added:
11/22/2020
Wapos Bay Series (Cree Language Version)
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This series is a charming and often humorous look at the contemporary life of a Cree community. Set in a fictitious community in northern Saskatchewan, the animation stories follow the exploits of young Raven, Talon and their cousin T-Bear as they face challenges and learn valuable life lessons.

Educators can use the series to teach children about Cree culture and about universal themes such as honouring tradition, cooperation, self-esteem and ethics. This series is also available in English and French versions.

Subject:
Arts Education
Career & Work Exploration
Education
Elementary Education
English Language Arts
Geography
History
Indigenous Perspectives
Native Studies
Practical & Applied Arts
Social Studies
Visual Arts
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
NFB Education
Author:
National Film Board Of Canada
Date Added:
11/22/2020