Library in your loungeroom > Learning At Home
Library in your loungeroom brings you a range of educational, entertaining and informative resources that are free and easily accessible from the comfort of your own home.
We understand the vital role our libraries play in the community’s connectedness and wellbeing, so we have collated some useful information and resources, for parents and students that may help ease the pressure we’re all feeling in this tough time.
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Britannica Library is divided into three sections - Children, Teens and Adults. Access encyclopedia articles, Britannica-approved websites, journals and magazines, multimedia, compare countries, atlas, thousands of biographies and other learning materials. Save and share articles, images and videos in a personal account with My Britannica.
General version of IELTs, International English Language Testing System. The world's most popular English language proficiency test for study, work and migration.
Learn a language in a nutshell. There are over a dozen different languages to choose from, including English.
- Access Languagenut
Enter your card number and leave the password as 1300
Dozens of different languages to choose from with new languages being added regularly. English included. Two different levels - basic for travel and advanced. You can even learn Pirate!
Online resources for students |
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ABC EducationHigh-quality educational games, videos and teaching resources for schools and students. Mapped to the Australian curriculum, topics covered include English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, The Arts and Technologies (including STEM). BibliomaniaFree online literature and study guides. Crash CourseAn educational YouTube channel helping students to learn sociology, physics, philosophy, games, economics, politics, astronomy, world history, biology, literature, chemistry and more. Suitable for students, teachers and anyone who wants to learn! World Geography GamesEntertaining and stimulating ‘map games’ to help children improve their geographical knowledge |
BartlebyA student resource hub developed by Barnes & Noble Education Inc. Cool Australia: Learn for lifeHigh-quality educational resources to support student learning in this unique and challenging environment. Crash Course KidsFrom the makers of Crash Course. KiddleA child-friendly, safe search engine for children. Powered by Google. Ken Done educational resourcesDownloadable worksheets, separated by age groups, for developing artistic skills. The Wheeler CentreStreaming events and conversations online. |
Online resources for parents and teachers |
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Bored TeachersA platform for educators to escape and find humour in the frustration and exhaustion that comes with teaching. Appropriate for parents teaching at home too! Great art ideas for primary school teachers (or parents)These practical activities promote creative and critical thinking and visual literacy skills. We are teachersEducational resources covering all topics taught at schools. Includes nature webcams, printable worksheets and ideas. |
Family Staycation KitSimple ways to implement language and literacy skills while at home. Suitable for children up to 5 years. Story Box Library ResourcesVisit Story Box Library’s resources page for fantastic educational resources for kids. This page includes resources and tips for parents and early educators, classroom ideas and learning activity sheets for children up to 12 years of age. |
