Useful Websites
General
www.mymaths.co.uk - This is the site which provides our maths homework.
www.ttrockstars.com - Take part in our school wide times table competitions.
www.phonicsplay.co.uk - There are some free phonics games which we use in our phonics teaching.
www.bbc.co.uk/schools - Games, clips and activities for homework and revision. It also has a good section of advice for parents on how to help their child at home.
www.topmarks.co.uk - A range of fun maths games for all primary age children.
www.bbc.co.uk/education - Portal to all BBC educational Fun and Games
www.safesearchkids.com/ - A safe search engine alternative to Google.
Microsoft Teams
Please read the following guides on how to access the Microsoft Teams software during home learning:
Accelerated Reader
You can find out if your book has a quiz linked to it by using this website:
https://www.arbookfind.co.uk/UserType.aspx?RedirectURL=%2fdefault.aspx
Simply select the 'student' option to access the search page, where you can search by title or author. Make a note of your quiz number and then log into your account here: https://ukhosted26.renlearn.co.uk/2042076/
E-Safety
Where can I go to get support to help keep my child safe online?
There is a lot of support available to keep your child safe online. Below are some useful links to help parents and carers:
- Thinkyouknow (advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online)
- Internet matters (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
- Parent info (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
- LGfL (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
- Net-aware (support for parents and careers from the NSPCC)
Reading Lists
Stuck for what to read next? Take a look at these book recommendations for each year group. We are sure you will find something to spark your imagination, as well as some old favourites to revisit.
We are often asked for age appropriate book recommendations for children. With so many amazing authors out there, it can be difficult to know where to start! Miss Eglington has kindly put together this list of websites to help you find your child’s next great read:
https://www.booksfortopics.com/key-stage-book-lists
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/
https://www.waterstones.com/the-waterstones-childrens-book-prize
Happy reading everyone!
Termly Statutory Spellings: Open PDF
Emergency Services Education Hub CLICK HERE for home safety education resources suitable for all key stages.
Dan the Skipping Man
You can find all of Dan's videos on his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKu5s-2RyiQ
PE workouts to do at home
SCS have created some simple workouts to do at home, including ball skills:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y0gFym3KXQ
SCS Fitness video 2: https://youtu.be/f6DJrDOQPac
E-Bug Learning Zone
Child friendly website tailored to KS1 and KS2. There are games, learning activities, videos and more! Use the tabs at the top and left hand side of the page to explore this fun online resource.
KS1: https://www.e-bug.eu/junior_pack_ks1.aspx?cc=eng&ss=2&t=KS1
KS2: https://www.e-bug.eu/junior_pack.aspx?cc=eng&ss=2&t=e-Bug
Maddie Moate - YouTube
Some of you may recognise Maddie from the Cbeebies show 'Do You Know?' - she has a new show that was live every weekday during lockdown on her YouTube channel. Click the link below for past episodes all about science and nature.
https://www.youtube.com/user/maddiemoate
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Fun, child friendly yoga and mindfulness, including Minecraft, Pokemon, Disney and animal themes!
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Maths with Carol Vorderman
This resource is currently free and offers maths games and lessons for KS1 and KS2.
https://www.themathsfactor.com/
RSPB Kids
Get back to nature with the RSPB using their 'For Kids' page on their website.
https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-kids/