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Kindergarten Listening Center with 28 QR Code Books

QR-code listening center for 28 back-to-school and social-skills picture books, from The Recess Queen to Froggy Goes to School, with each code opening a read-aloud video of the story.
Grades
Preschool–4, Elementary
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Oct 19, 2026

Subject
ELA, Reading
Topic
back-to-school, listening center
Resource types
Centers, Activities
Preparation
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About this resource

What's inside this resource

Back To School Listening Center With QR Codes (28 Books)

This educational asset is aptly designed for enhancing the reading and language arts curriculum for early learning, kindergarten, preschool, and grade 1-4 pupils.

Description

The tool features a set of 28 picture books. Every book has corresponding QR codes which are directly linked to read-aloud versions of the story on YouTube through video.link filter; ensuring safe access with no ads or external links.

In case some links may fail due to school restrictions or discontinued videos, our team can provide an updated copy at no extra cost.

Utilization

  • Print on card stock and laminate as a center activity;
  • Tape directly onto matching books,
  • Use on iPads, iPods, smartphones or any android devices capable of downloading 'QR reader for iPad' or 'Scan'.
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Possible Implementations:

  1. To supplement Daily 5 listen-to-reading stations,
  2. To foster interaction via relevant materials after completing assignments,
  3. To make available some take-home resources for extended studies outside school hours.
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Note:: This resource bridges traditional resources with cutting-edge technology to make reading activities more inviting while imparting valuable educational content.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Teaching tips

  • Scan each code on a school device before students use it to confirm the read-aloud video loads on your network

Skills covered

  • Independent listening — scanning a code and following a read-aloud of the matching picture book

Good to know

Questions teachers ask about this resource

What do students need to use the codes?

A device with a QR reader app opens the read-aloud videos, and the codes are meant to pair with your own copies of the picture books, which are not part of the resource.

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Resource details

Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Listening comprehension
  • Read-alouds
  • Social skills
  • Starting school

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