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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.
General
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zn9447h
From 20th April BBC bitesize are launching a new home education service for Year 1 -10. The Bitesize website will expand to offer additional help for students and their parents. New Maths and English lessons will be available every day for all ages. These will be created with resources from Bitesize, other parts of the BBC and other education providers. The content of these lessons will be backed up by new videos, practice tests, educational games and articles. Regular lessons on other core subjects, including science, will also be available. Mums and dads can get advice on how to teach anyone who is home-schooling and the Bitesize website will also have guides for pupils with SEN (special educational needs).
www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/learning-home-packs/
Free learning at home packs that cover reading and maths activities from Year 1 upwards.
Maths
www.themathsfactor.com/subscribe/ - If you haven’t already – this is really worth subscribing to. Once subscribed, you can access lesson tutorials and then practice activities to work through.
www.math-exercises-for-kids.com/learning-mathematics-9.htm - Simple online exercises to help keep the basic skills ticking over.
mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/ks2-revision/year-6-maths/ - Lots of revision activities where you can look for a bit of extra help on any particular topics you might be finding tricky
English
www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq74gHBALPcb1nbJ1EF2Q - Jane Considine’s YouTube channel has lots of videos on about our school approach to writing and all the daily lessons she has done since school closures began.
literacytrust.org.uk/family-zone/9-12/ - Loads of links to other Literacy activities and ideas of how to have fun at home with English activities.
www.getepic.com/ - Free parent access for 30 days to a HUGE range of online books and magazines – just brilliant! Registration is American – just use normal postcode as zip.
stories.audible.com/start-listen - Audible by Amazon have announced that their children’s audio books will be free to listen to.
Science
https://www.stem.org.uk/home-learning/primary#science - A fantastic range of activities, videos and information to keep budding scientists interested!
https://learning-resources.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ - Loads of fun ideas from The Science Museum
Foundation Subjects
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,
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
www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ten-pieces/get-creative-with-classical-music-at-home/z6tqqp3 - Now is the perfect time to get creative and make music together! Music is a great way to express yourself and bring joy to those around you. Here are some simple ideas to help you keep music alive while we are sharing time at home…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRgMD2xoLjE&feature=youtu.be - A folk music workshop for children to watch and engage with from a local folk singer.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4coYV63lmE&feature=youtu.be - A very interesting history of Knaresborough Castle.
Other Useful Websites
www.teachingpacks.co.uk/100-challenge-ideas-for-home-learners - 100 challenges for learners to do at home.
www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52096366
www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cco-childrens-guide-to-coronavirus.pdf