BIS HCMC Library
Primary
Keep Reading!
During Virtual School, it is still vital that the joy of reading for pleasure is not forgotten. Although it may not always be possible to pick up a physical book, there are many different options from which you can choose to enjoy a good book! Thanks to Ms Susan and Mr Andy from our Early Years and Infants and Junior Campuses for providing these great opportunities below:
Primary Reading Webinar Recording 'Reading at Home' 25 January 2021.mp4Destiny - BIS HCMC's library Access
To access eBooks at home you can download the Destiny Discover app onto your device and follow the instructions. Use your school login username, which is the name before the @bisvietnam.com in your email, e.g. aperson@bisvietnam.com. Then enter your email password.
OR
· Go to library.bisvietnam.com (click on link - you may be prompted a second time, click the link again)
· Click on BIS HCMC EYIC, Junior or Secondary Campus
· Click on Follett Shelf
· The top row is eBooks – click on See All
· Click on the book cover then click on Log In
· Enter your usual (short, without the @bisvietnam.com) username and password – click Submit
· Click on Open (You do not need to ‘checkout’ the book)
· Find the arrows at the side of the pages to move forward or backward
· Click on ‘Close Book’ at the top left side when you have finished reading the book
Happy Reading!
Click on the image below to enter the Destiny website
BIS Teachers Read stories
Teachers love sharing books and stories and there is a story telling live Meet every week across Early Years and Infants campus classes. Even if you're an older student, you might like to tune in and have a listen to an old classic being read to you. Curl up on the sofa, have a look at the pictures or close your eyes and just listen to the words.
Happy Listening!
31/8 The tiger who came to tea_Maria.webmUp and Down Guided Reading.mp4Anything is Possible.mp4Is There Room on the Bus.mp4Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See.mp4Even Monsters Need Haircuts.mp4Friends.mp4AV2 World Language Books
AV2 World Languages is a collection of 1,000 audio eBooks comprised of 100 high-interest titles in 10 languages.
Go to: https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/68994
Username: guest
Password: follett
The AV2 collection is in the same website as the Lightbox titles. You can do a search for them by entering AV2 in the search field.
From there, you would narrow down by the filters on the left hand side of the page.
Oxford Owl Readers
Oxford Owl is a wonderful resource which provides a large number of books able to be read online. These books cover reading levels for all our Primary aged readers. To access, click on the Owl and then use the codes below when signing in. Have a hoot with Oxford Owl!
Y5-6 students’ username: mp3readers Y5-6 students’ password: ebooks
F1-Y4 students’ username: mp2readers F1-Y4 students’ password: word
Epic Books
This brilliant, free website is packed with great books aimed at different levels of reader. It is free to sign up using the link to the side, and then your children can access 1 book a day for free. It works across all platforms and is a truly great site. Happy reading!
BBC Stories for Children
A great site which is mostly aimed at our younger readers, but is still a great resource for anyone wishing to read along with a story teller. Someone reads the story in video form, and our students are able to follow the transcript of what is read. A great tool!
Keep in mind, some Internet providers might not allow this site.
Khan academy
Kids will love to learn!
This program engages kids in core subjects like early literacy, reading, writing, language, and math, while encouraging creativity and building social-emotional skills.
Five whimsical, charming characters—including narrator Kodi Bear—guide kids through activities and stories.
Original interactive activities, books, animated videos, games, and creative lessons captivate children’s attention.
Developed by experts
Khan Academy Kids was developed in collaboration with learning experts at Stanford and aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and Common Core Standards.
Described as 'joyful' and 'engaging'
Free Children's Stories
Like the BBC site above, Free Children's Stories offers readers the opportunity to read along with a storyteller. Unfortunately the storyteller's voice is very robotic or digital, it is still a great site with a range of books available. This is also good for younger readers, if you go back to the home page for the site and choice age group.
OpenLibrary.org
Another great resource, and to make it even better it is free! To access Open Library, click on the link here, or click on the image below. You will need to ask mum or dad to create a login for you, but once you have you can borrow some really incredible books such as 'Geronimo Stilton' and 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'
Virtual Camp Adventures
All summer, Shannon McClintock Miller, teacher librarian and the Future Ready Librarians® spokesperson, is keeping kids engaged with a 12-week long Virtual Camp Adventure! Each week has its own theme, with learning and activity resources, including its own curated collection in Collections by Destiny®. Start your adventure ›
Free Virtual Reading and Learning Programs for All Ages
Shannon McClintock Miller, teacher librarian and the Future Ready Librarians® spokesperson, has posted a collection of free resources for summer reading, exercising, coding, researching and more, with age- and grade-level descriptions.
National Geographic Kids:
This is an excellent website for finding out more about people, places and animals around the world. There are games, magazines, videos and much more on offer. You might even want to subscribe! Click on the link below to access.
Quick Links - Free stuff!
Check the YouTube Channel of one of BIS HCMC's favourite visiting authors, Adam Bushnell. He is having a chat each day and speaks about some of his favourite books. Pay special attention to between 2 and 4 minutes into Day Two's video, as several of our students are mentioned - well done Ben; 'eye ball popper' indeed!
Holiday Reading
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
I would like to remind you of, or introduce you to, our great eBook library at BIS. Students can read books online, anywhere and at any time, as long as they have internet connection, which is particularly useful in the school holidays.
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The eBook library, gives everyone the opportunity to borrow and read books online through the Destiny Discover app, which can be downloaded from the app store. The eBooks are electronic books which students can use on their devices, i.e. laptops, tablets, iPads and phones, and can be accessed by using their regular school Wi-Fi login. The 423 titles offered have different genres and different levels of difficulty, which are suitable for all Junior school students and include fiction and non-fiction books.
Students can also access the website for the eBooks library from the Destiny Library website: https://library.bisvietnam.com/quest/servlet/presentquestform.do?site=101
Click the button ‘Follett Shelf’ which will direct you to the Destiny Library.
You can also use this link for downloading the app for laptops if you want the app installed onto your computer:
Thank you! Happy reading!
Susan Lloyd - Teacher librarian (Junior campus)
