- Website Links
As we hear about new links to useful websites we will add these to the top of the list so you can quickly see what's new
The Ickabog
https://www.theickabog.com/home/
JK Rowling is releasing chapters of a previously unknown fairytale she has written on this site for all children to enjoy - completely free.
The Book of Hopes
https://literacytrust.org.uk/family-zone/9-12/book-hopes/
'The Book of Hopes' is by Katherine Rundell, with contributions from more than 100 children's authors and illustrators. It's written to comfort, inspire and entertain children in lockdown.
Twinkl
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/offer (Offer code CVDTWINKLHELPS )
Endless resources for all age groups and every subject!
Premier League Primary Stars
https://plprimarystars.com/register/pupil
Use the Class Code ZNS5DD to register as a pupil. Get access to some great resources including Maths, English and PSHE and PE packs.
PE with Jo
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvQafyve889qVcPxYEjdSTl
We've all been working out with Jo each day. If you haven't tried it yet, we'd recommend it!
Audible
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Audible are offering free instant access audio books- no need to sign up- just click the link
Google Earth
Explore 30 amazing World Heritage in great detail. It's almost as if you were there!
The Scouts - The Great Indoors
Explore lots of indoor activities to keep you busy and having fun
Norfolk Library Service
https://norfolk.overdrive.com/
Download books using your library card.
Resources From Let's Think In English
https://islingtongovuk.j2bloggy.com/lteprimary/
Poetry, film and classic audio books from the people who produce 'Let's Think In English'
Learning Projects for Children
www.robinhoodmat.co.uk/learning-projects/
Weekly projects from EYFS to Year 6
BBC Learning
www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer
National Geographic Kids
www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids
Museums online
www.mentalfloss.com/article/75809/12-world-class-museums-you-can-visit-online
Access 12 of the world’s major museums all online
Cbeebies Radio
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio
Listening activities for the younger ones
Twinkl
www.twinkl.co.uk
This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.
Chatterpack
chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/resources-list-for-home-learning
A website which has very comprehensive list of resources for all ages
Cbeebies
Online videos, games etc for all subject areas for EYFS and KS1
Blue Peter Badges
www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges
Start working towards a Blue Peter badge!
Hungry Little Minds
hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/#0
A website for parents with ideas of how to stimulate your child from birth to 5 years
Children's University
Follow the links to the challenges page for half term and holiday fun
Oxford Owl
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/advice-for-parents/fun-ideas-learning-at-home/
From Oxford University Press with activities grouped by age and subject.
Video learning
Ted Ed
https://ed.ted.com/
All sorts of engaging educational videos
The Kids Should See This
https://thekidsshouldseethis.com/
Wide range of cool educational videos
Maths and English
Topmarks
Online games for all subjects
Choose from 3-5 years, 5-7 years or 7-11 years
ABCYA
Online games for maths and English, mainly for EYFS and KS1
Story Telling Course on Khan Academy:
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling/imagineering-in-a-box
ICT games
Choose from maths and English games for child’s age group. See home learning games for Years 1,2 and 3+ for suggested games.
Maths
Prodigy
www.prodigygame.com/pages/parents/
Parents can sign up for a free account for their child
Khan Academy- Recommended by Mr. Semmens!
TTRockstars
Children will need their usernames and passwords to access this site
Reading
Oxford Owl for Home
www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Lots of free resources for Primary age
DK Find Out
Huge selection of topics to choose from. Read extracts and then complete quiz or activity
Science
Mystery Science
mysteryscience.com
Free science lessons
Nature Detectives
www.treetoolsforschools.org.uk/categorymenu/?cat=activities
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
Computing
Blockly
blockly.games
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free
Scratch
scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Creative computer programming
Tinkercad
Free online app for 3D design, electronics and coding
Children's school email
Children will need their email address and password to log in to the email
Geography
World Geography Games
Modern Foreign Languages
Duolingo
https://www.duolingo.com
Learn languages for free. Web or app
Arts and crafts
Red Ted Art
www.redtedart.com
Easy arts and crafts for little ones
Paw Print Badges
Get creative and earn badges
The Imagination Tree
Great ideas from a stay at home mum/early years teacher for structuring your day when at home with the kids. Lots of arts and crafts ideas and outdoor learning activities
The Artful Parent
artfulparent.com/kids-arts-crafts-activities-500-fun-artful-things-kids/
Ideas for getting crafty at home