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Best Free Funny Stories for KS2 Kids on Audible
With outdoor ventures on hold for the moment, it might feel like there are only so many indoor activities that can keep all the kids entertained. Fear not, however, as Audible is now offering hundreds of free children's audio books that can be downloaded for the duration of school closures!
From funny short stories for kids, to classic literature for the teens (and parents! ), there is something for every member of the family.
There's no need to sign up or create an account, just select any free story from their website and listen. While your story is playing, you can adjust the chapter, reading speed and wind forwards and backwards, so you don't miss any of the good bits!
For kids aged 7-11 (years 3-6), there is a huge range of books on Audible to help keep them entertained, and even incorporate some extra learning here and there.
We've compiled a list of our favourite free funny stories for kids in Years 3-6 to enjoy at bedtime, or any other time of day they're in need of a giggle.
1. 'Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World' by Scott McCormick
Ready for some history with a twist? This educational yet hilarious book covers the rivalries that led to historic discoveries, world events and political developments, complete with engaging voices and sound effects.
Perfect for adding some entertainment value to the school day with stories of real historic events. And if the kids can't get enough, the equally funny sequel is also available on Audible.
2. 'A Pain in the Pigza: The Hidden Files of Joey Pigza' by Jack Gantos
This wildly fun story follows our hero Joey Pigza and his rescue chihuahua Pablo, as they try and help all the local rescue dogs find homes, with a fair few hiccups and unexpected twists along the way. Kids will love the crazy adventures Joey and Pablo get themselves into, and there are some great lessons about friendship and loyalty.
Funny and filled with likeable characters, this is a fab bedtime read for any little pet-lover.
3. 'Great Stories for Children' By Ruskin Bond
This imaginative collection of short stories for kids features, among other things, a monkey called Tutu, a naughty ghost, and hungry Himalayan bears.
This book is full of striking imagery and lots of description- for a fun extension activity, try getting your child to listen with some coloured pencils and paper on the side and see where their imagination takes them!
4. 'Stuart's Cape' by Sara Pennypacker
Stuck inside his new house on a rainy day, 8-year-old Stuart is itching for an adventure. When he makes a cape for himself he discovers new powers, goes on fantastic adventures, and even makes some new animal friends.
'Stuart's Cape' tackles feelings of boredom at being stuck inside, and encourages kids to use their imagination and make their own adventures. This story is short, funny, and easy to understand, with fun and imaginative narration from Marguerite Gavin.
5. 'The Whistling Schoolboy and Other Stories of School Life' by Ruskin Bond
If your children are missing their schoolmates, this free compilation of short stories for kids is perfect for filling the day with school fun. The author recounts funny and strange tales from his school days, with quirky characters and pranks galore.
Each of the stories only play for a short time, so can be enjoyed all in one day, or as a collection of bedtime stories.
6. 'This is a Family Show!' by Billy Kelly
Genuinely funny stand-up comedy for all the family! With his punchy jokes, witty wordplay, and musical interludes, Billy Kelly hits the nail on the head when it comes to delivering laugh-out-loud humour for children and parents alike. This is a great one if you want to make some time in the day for some light comic relief.
7. 'Wishes and Wellingtons' by Julie Berry
Follow feisty heroine Maeve Merritt as she gets herself into adventure after adventure at Miss Salimaker's School for Upright Young Ladies. Funny and filled with magical twists, this book will set your child's imagination racing. This book plays for over 9 hours, so could be easily broken up into chapters for a nightly bedtime read.
8. 'Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers' by Chris Gabenstein
Bank robbers, dozens of dogs, and a troupe of bold troublemakers- our hero Riley Mack and his pals are on a mission to solve crime in their neighbourhood! The huge cast of voice actors in this book makes this book even more funny and engaging, while the 'whodunit' aspect is bound to inspire debate over the dinner table.
A really good read for children that are into action and adventure stories.
9. 'Foreverywhere' by Steve Burns, Steven Drozd and Gabe Soria
Narrated and written by Steve Burns of 'Blues Clues' and geared towards the music lovers, 'Foreverywhere' is a fantastical tale of an exceptionally cool young unicorn and his friends, as they try to put together the best band the world has ever seen. Funny and uplifting, this book encourages teamwork and is sure to bring on the warm fuzzies.
10. 'Stella Batts Needs a New Name' by Courtney Sheinmel
After an unfortunate incident at school which causes her classmates to start calling her 'Smella', 8-year-old Stella Batts decides it is high time that she finds a new name. Focusing on themes of self-acceptance and friendship, this book is a fun and lighthearted read for kids.
At 1.5 hours long, this is a relatively short funny story, that can easily be read in one afternoon.
11. 'The Terrible Two' by Mac Barnett and Jory John
Renowned in his home town for his legendary pranks, Miles Murphy is dismayed to be moving to the quiet town of Yawnee Valley. Even worse, he is at risk at being outdone by the town's resident prankster.
In an epic tale of trickery with lots of funny twists, Miles and Niles eventually join forces to pull off the prank of the century! This funny story will appeal to every little prankster, and guarantees lots of giggles for the kids at bedtime.
12. 'Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja' by Marcus Emerson
Another short story that can be read in one day, this book appeals to kids of all ages. Chase Cooper is the new boy at school, and has to make a decision when a secret group of ninjas ask him to join.
Will he do as they say, and steal another students' purse in order to join, or will he let them frame his friend Zoe?
This story has lots of heart and some good moral mazes you could discuss with your child. At just under 2 hours long, this free story would make a great afternoon read.
13. 'Kid Normal' by Greg James and Chris Smith
Co-written by Radio 1 presenter Greg James, this is one of those laugh out loud stories that children will love. Murph Cooper is new at his school, but something is off - he is the only ordinary kid at a school for superheroes!
In this funny and gripping story, follow Murph in his journey of self-acceptance as he finds his place in the world. Another longer read, this is a free story that will keep your child entertained for over 6 hours.
14. 'The Emperor's New Clothes and Other Fairy Tales' by Hans Christian Andersen
The classic story of the Emperor's New Clothes is one of the oldest funny stories for kids, that still packs a laugh despite being nearly 200 years old. Alongside three other Hans Christian Anderson fairytales that run for 15 minutes each, this free audiobook is a perfect bedtime read.
With narration from the likes of David Tennant and Sir Derek Jacobi, parents and kids alike will enjoy every minute.
15. 'For Biddle's Sake: The Princess Tales' by Gail Carson Levine
This absolutely hilarious reimagining of a fairytale features a child named Parsley (who will ONLY eat parsley), a fairy named Bombina, and a few magical toads for good measure. From the popular 'The Princess Tales' series, 'For Biddle's Sake' is great entertainment for children and parents, with witty humour and lots of irony.
A feel-good funny story that sends out all the right messages, 'The Princess Tales' is all about love, friendship, and doing the right thing.
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Most Popular Online Word Games For Kids In KS1
While your kids may no longer be physically attending school, there are still plenty of educational KS1 games that your little ones can access online.
Whether your kids are screen time addicts or just can't seem to let go of their iPads, introducing these types of games is a really great way to get them doing something educational and to keep them busy - all whilst they're having heaps of fun.
We've rounded up our top 10 word games for some valuable learning - check them out!
Karate Cats
Fill in the missing words, choose the correct spellings, complete sentences with punctuation, and more - all with the help of the Karate Cats!
This exciting KS1 game will have your kids chopping and fly-kicking their way to a better understanding of grammar, spelling, and sentence structures.
The aim of the game is to win treats that you can swap in to get more cats. The more you train and the more answers you get right, the more cats will join you - with the goal being to make it through levels all the way up to earning a black belt.
Karate Cats is a great game to improve your kids' word skills whilst they're having the time of their little lives.
Ready to earn your black belt? Begin playing here.
Pirate Treasure Hunt
Help Pirate Jack find the island's hidden treasure! Pirate Treasure Hunt is a fun and diverse word game in which your mini adventurers have to complete eight different word related challenges in order to discover the buried treasure.
Begin the game by creating words out of letters to rescue Pirate Jack from a tree, and then use his trusty map to choose where you start your adventure.
Kids will win items after every challenge to help them along the way. The game is super easy to use, a great tool for improving vocabulary and spelling, and is also tablet-friendly.
Start your Pirate Adventure here.
Help a Hedgehog
A great way to make learning fun, Help a Hedgehog is an exciting, interactive game that parents can get involved in too! Kids have 90 seconds to read and say as many words as they can before the timer runs out.
Select a category such as mixed vowel phonemes, or enter your own choice of words for your kids to read out. Press the egg timer to begin, and see how many words they can manage within the time limit.
At the end of the game, your kids can view their high scores, which are recorded each and every time they play.
Help a Hedgehog is also great for if you have more than one child, is there anything kids love more than competing with each other? If you're looking to improve your children's reading and word pronunciation - then this is the one for you!
Ready, set, go! Get reading here.
Small Town Superheroes
With a whopping 18 different mini games to play, Small Town Superheroes is a fantastic way for the kids to improve on their word and English skills.
Solve problems and mysteries with superheroes such as Evergreen Ena and Sporty Steve by perfecting your compound words, punctuation, grammar and spelling. For superhero lovers, there's no better way to play and learn at the same time than saving a Small Town!
The game is perfect for KS1-aged children and is a valuable educational tool that your little ones will enjoy interacting with - and one that will keep them occupied for a while.
Get started by heading over to HQ and suiting up.
DJ Cow's Phonics Finder Word Search
A great way to re-enforce the learning of phonics, DJ Cow's Phonics Finder allows parents to select a set of phonics from a wide selection such as 'Sh', 'Th' or 'Ch' all the way to the 'Ee-Ea's.
A word search will then be generated around your chosen phonics in which kids can look for and pick out a list of words including those sounds.
The game is a wonderful way to improve spellings and sounding out, and it helps children to read, discover, and maybe even learn a few new words.
Take your time going through the various different versions with your kids for a well-rounded learning experience. Who doesn't love a word search?
Begin your search here.
Spooky Spellings
Spooky Spellings is no ordinary spelling game.
All of the words used are listed in the UK National Curriculum as 'Common Exception Words' - in simpler terms, they're a little bit tricky for your little ones to grasp.
The game allows you to choose a year group, a book from the dusty old shelf, and then get started with a fun drag and drop spelling game led by a Skull Teacher and helped out by lots of little bats who'll come and take the letters away when your kids have spelt a word correctly.
Each correct word helps players to fill up the five stars you need with colour to help you finish the game.
Spooky Spellings is a simple but great way for kids to improve their spelling skills and their vocabulary - perfect for at home learning.
With some pretty cool sound effects and spooky puns, it also makes for a fun teaching environment!
Ready to get spelling? Enter the spooky game here.
Words and Pictures: Beginning Letters
Can you help Di with her paintings? Words and Pictures is an interactive game lead by Di, a painter who loves to create pictures of things beginning with the same two letters - like a shark in a shirt, for example.
Kids can select a canvas and help Di come up with new ideas to paint by choosing words with the same two beginning letters.
There are options to hear the words out loud if kids need extra help picking their answers, and each pair correctly selected is rewarded with a cute painting of whatever was chosen.
Complete all three canvases to finish the game, and play again to try out new word combinations! If you're after a word game to help your little ones with their phonics, spelling, and vocabulary skills - this is the one for you.
Begin painting with Di by playing here.
Letter Blocks
Keep your kids on their toes with this exciting word game. Letter Blocks is sort of a funny mix of the games Boggle and Tetris, in that players have to find words and make blocks disappear so that no block reaches the top of the screen.
How does it work? Words have to comprise of three or more letters, either in a row or diagonally.
You can't use the same letter more than once, but must click on each block, clicking on the last letter of each word twice to make it disappear.
When blocks disappear, more letters fall down from the top of the screen - making for a fun, high-pressure learning environment in which children can work on their spelling and vocabulary, as well as their ability to get creative and spot words. It's certainly addictive - so watch out!
Ready to play Letter Blocks? Begin here.
Does It Make Sense?
Help Zara make sense of her dreams without waking her up! Kids are tasked with selecting which of the displayed sentences is correct in terms of spelling and grammar.
If you choose the correct sentence, you won't disturb the sleeping Zara and you'll earn a piece of the rocket you need to build to win.
If your answer is wrong, you'll wake Zara up from her dream and the game is over - but don't worry, you can keep playing until you make it to the end!
Does It Make Sense is the perfect educational game to help children learn how similar sounding words are correctly spelt, and to work on their sentence structuring. Not to mention, it's plenty of fun too.
Help Zara figure out her dreams here.
Alphabetical Order
Little Mo has discovered a Word Plant - can you help him put all of the words into alphabetical order?
Pluck each of the five words from the word plant and place them in alphabetical order to win. Your kids can play over and over again with different words each time to practice their word ordering, and there's even an alphabet listed along the bottom to help out those who need it.
Alphabetical Order is a great learning tool and an easy to use game for those looking to work on and practice their alphabet skills!
Ready to get started? Play here.
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