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The first week at age 10
In stories for 9–10 year olds the character sees why they chose as they did and how it lands on other people, and both sides of the same event are told. Friendship, fairness and privacy online come up. Belittling, stereotypes and plots where winning is the only measure are not used.
These are the real nightly goals of the programme published for this age band — not sample text. The story is written for your child; the goals are these.
Nori Tales — Knowledge and Awareness Programme
The first 7 nights
Each night ≈ 8–16 minutes read aloud.
- 1
Night 1 · Introduction
The character learns that to tell whether something they have heard is true, they first need to check where it came from.
- 2
Night 2 · A New Side
The character double-checks something a friend told them in a reliable book.
- 3
Night 3 · Trying It
The character finds out whether something shown in a picture is real or a joke by asking an adult they trust.
- 4
Night 4 · Two Ways
The character weighs up which of two different sources is likely to be more reliable, and chooses.
- 5
Night 5 · A Small Setback
Seeing that a friend found different information in a different source, the character compares the two with them.
- 6
Night 6 · Repair
While preparing a piece of homework, the character checks the facts in several sources rather than just one.
- 7
Night 7 · Settling In
Relieved that they properly checked something they learned today, the character gets ready for sleep, feeling at peace.
The order is set in advance
The story is written for your child; the programme sets the order, and it cannot be skipped.
Where it sits in the curriculum
The programme has 4 topics and runs in this order. Each topic is one seven-night book; the first week is highlighted.
- 1Evidence and sources of informationFirst week
- 2Ecosystems and shared resources
- 3Online privacy and a trusted adult
- 4Solving problems together
How does the telling change at this age?
Peers and fairness
The reason behind a choice, its effect on others, and privacy online.
The character sees why they chose as they did and how it lands on other people, and both sides of the same event are told. Belittling, stereotypes and plots where winning is the only measure are not used.
≈ 8–16 min read aloud a nightup to 5 scenes
“A message with someone’s name in it was going around the class group. Before passing it on, Chloe stopped: was it true, or was it just travelling fast? She did not forward it, and put the phone down.”
A sample book for this age
A complete sample written for this age band, readable without an account.
Theo's Rain Gauge
Read the sampleFrequently asked questions
How long is a bedtime story for a 10 year old?
Each night’s chapter is about 8–16 minutes read aloud, with up to 5 scenes.
What do stories for 9 and 10 year olds cover?
Peers and fairness: the reason behind a choice, its effect on others, both sides of an event and privacy online.
Are the stories written for my child?
Yes. Each topic is a seven-night book written for your child; one chapter is ready each night and the topics follow a fixed order.
Start this week for your child
Open a profile, choose their heroes; the first book is written to these goals.