National Simultaneous Storytime 2022 Teaching Resources

Are you are looking for some fun and engaging activities and resources for National Simultaneous storytime for 2022? This collection of teacher-created resources are the perfect companion for teachers, librarians and schools that may be celebrating this year's National Simultaneous Storytime.

What is National Simultaneous Storytime?

On Wednesday, May 25 at 11 am it's National Simultaneous Storytime when all lower and upper years students of Australia participate in what constitutes a warm hug for your ears – they have a story read to them! This year, the chosen book is the heart-warming 'Family Tree' by Josh Pyke.

'Family Tree' Book and Activities

It started with a seed, and that seed was me. And, over time, laughter filled my garden... A beautiful story with a beautiful message! Through the seasons of life, the garden of family will grow and change. Your family tree is a wonderful thing! After the story has been read, it's a great opportunity to jump on board your students' excitement and enthusiasm to complete an activity relating to the story. This collection of resources provides a variety of subject-specific ideas, such as:

• Using the versatile Build a Family Tree – Template to help your class display their own family trees - no matter how diverse, big or small!
• Learn about the life cycle of a plant with the Plant Life Cycle Sort.
• Explore plant-related key words from the story with the Plants in Action Word Wall Vocabulary
• Develop an understanding of personal and family history with the All About My Family Mini Booklet
• Have fun making an interactive family display with our Who Lives at My Place? – Template