National Simultaneous Storytime / Our Own Simultaneous Read
Our Own Simultaneous Read
Because the official reading happens during the school day, the service holds its own simultaneous read after school, with every room reading this year's book at the same moment.
How to run it
- Borrow or buy enough copies of this year's book for each room or group, or use the free official recording if available.
- Choose a set time after school and let every group know.
- At that time, have an educator or older child read the book aloud in every space at once.
- Bring everyone together afterwards to share favourite parts and talk about how many children across Australia read the same story that day.
You will need
- copies of this year's Storytime book
- cushions or mats
- screen for the recording (optional)
Make it easier or harderYounger children listen with the book's pictures held up close; older children take turns reading aloud to a younger group.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Taking part in a shared national reading event helps children feel connected to a wider community.
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