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Here are a range of useful sites to explore for home learning in a range of subjects. We will continue to add to and update this list.
Maths
https://parent.numberfunportal.com/live/
Maths songs and follow up ideas for parents to do at home. There is also a link to the YouTube channel ‘Maths Fun Live’, with a different maths focus each day. This is launched by Dave Godfrey, a Primary Maths Consultant from York and links well to the curriculum covered in school.
www.topmarks.co.uk and www.ictgames.com - fun interactive maths games
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/numberblocks Numberblock activities and games. Loads of episodes available on BBC iPlayer.
www.starfall.com - some short interactive games to help consolidate maths understanding.
Phonics
www.topmarks.co.uk and www.ictgames.com - Same sites as above - interesting interactive games to support phonics and spelling.
new.phonicsplay.co.uk - Interactive games closely linked to our school phonics scheme. Phase 1 is nursery, phase 2, 3 and 4 is for Reception, and Year 1 can access phase 3-5.
www.starfall.com - Phonics games and interactive books to read. Reception can access the Kindergarten and Grade 1 section, Year 1 -Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2.
Reading
classroommagazines.scholastic.com Videos and Books to read along with, activities based on the books, key words to learn. Choose a new theme everyday.
stories.audible.com/start-listen Audible by Amazon have announced that their children’s audio books will be free to listen to.
Teach your monster to read App - This is an award-winning phonics and reading game that helps teach letter sounds and reading through fun mini games. t is designed for children right from when they start learning letter sounds through blending and segmenting words and starting to read. It normally costs £4.99, but right now you can download it for free for ios, or buy it for 99p on android.
PE
family.gonoodle.com movement and mindfulness videos to get your children moving. Includes Kidz Bop (similar to just dance) and Zumba kids.
Search Youtube for Cosmic Yoga, Just Dance, PE with Joe Wicks
Real PE – A comprehensive set of videos and activities for home PE to keep children active and fit
A special log-in has been created for our school at the following website:
Parent email: parent@starbeckpr-77.com
Password: starbeckpr
Other useful websites
www.teachingpacks.co.uk/100-challenge-ideas-for-home-learners - 100 challenges for learners to do at home.