Useful websites and resources

Online resources - activities and links to use during school closure

 

The Scouts - The Great Indoors:

https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/?utm_source=NSP&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NSP&utm_content=COVID&dm_i=4C7I,T44H,52GAZD,3IBEH,1

 

White Rose Maths lessons (videos and activities) 

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/

 

National Schools Partnership - Bear’s Grrreat Food Quest:

https://nationalschoolspartnership.com/initiatives/bear/?utm_source=NSP&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NSP&utm_content=COVID&dm_i=4C7I,T44H,52GAZD,3IBEG,1

 

Mathletics (free trial):

https://www.mathletics.com/uk/

 

Scholastic Learn at Home (non UK, but some nice activities):

https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

 

Teacher’s Pet - free KS1 home learning pack for duration of school closures:

https://tpet.co.uk/

 

Filmed on Stage - free musicals and plays:

http://www.filmedonstage.com/news/76-free-musicals-and-plays-you-can-now-stream-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak-updating-daily

 

Story Time From Space - astronauts reading bedtime stories:

https://storytimefromspace.com/

 

We Are Teachers - 40 things children can do during COVID closures (non-UK):

https://www.weareteachers.com/things-to-do-during-covid/

 

Third Space - Home Learning Resources and Maths Packs (inc. parents guides to teaching):

https://thirdspacelearning.com/blog/home-learning/

 

Roald Dahl - Things to do Indoors:

https://www.roalddahl.com/things-to-do-indoors

 

Activity Village - School Closures Free Activity Packs:

https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/school-closures

 

Born to be Adventurous - 28 Days of Activities:

https://www.borntobeadventurous.com/2020/03/15/28-days-of-activities-for-kids-staying-sane-during-covid-19/

 

2simple - Purple Mash (free access during closures):

https://2simple.com/purple-mash/

 

We Are Teachers - Virtual Author Activities:

https://www.weareteachers.com/virtual-author-activities/

 

Spelling Shed - free 14 day trial:

https://www.spellingshed.com/en-gb

 

Oxford Owl - free online Reading learning resources:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/school-closure-resources/

 

Twinkl Go - some free games and resources (or all if signed up for free Twinkl suring school closures):

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/go

 

BBC Bring the Noise - lots of Music resources

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/bring-the-noise

 

Mr T does History - Home Learning Packs:

https://www.mrtdoeshistory.com/home-learning-packs

 

The Maths Factor (Carol Vorderman) - Maths games and resources:

https://www.themathsfactor.com/

 

RSPCA Home Resources - fun animal related activities:

https://education.rspca.org.uk/home-resources

 

Into Film - 50 Film guides to use at home:

https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/film-guides-to-use-at-home

 

Little Angel Theatre:

https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources/

 

The Royal Society - Science at Home:

https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/education-skills/teacher-resources-and-opportunities/science-at-home/