External Websites to support Remote Learning

 

If your child is at home for a period of time, you may want to access additional resources to support their learning. Here are just a selection of websites you could use:

Letterland Phonic sounds

https://www.letterland.com/letter-sounds

This webpage plays each letter sound and gives examples of how they are used in words to support parents with helping their child learn phonics.

 

Reading

https://stories.audible.com/start-listen/

Audible are offering free children's stories to listen to on-line via desktop, tablet or phone.

 

MathsFrame

https://mathsframe.co.uk/

This is a subscription website but there are plenty of free maths games (suitable for KS2) that can be played without needing to subscribe.

 

The Maths Factor

https://www.themathsfactor.com/

Carol Vorderman's maths website is a subscription site but you can get 21 days of free access. It has a variety of maths 'lessons' and games for children aged 4-12. 

 

Maths Challenge booklets

https://dcbeagle.com/

This website has a variety of maths puzzles that can be printed and completed on paper. They are suitable for Year 4 upwards but could be tackled as a family!

 

BBC Maths videos

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks1-maths/zhng7nb

A variety of videos to support KS1 maths skills and topics.

 

Science

https://wowscience.co.uk/

A huge range of activities, videos and suggestions to support science learning - many of which are free!

https://thedadlab.com/

Fun science and creative activities that can be completed at home.

 

Geography

https://world-geography-games.com/

Swat up on world geography whilst playing these on-line games. They are certainly a challenge!

 

Staying Active - PE

https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1

Joe Wicks is offering live physical activities that can be done at home each weekday at 9am on his YouTube channel 'The Body Coach TV'

 

Disney Shake Up

https://www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up/shake-ups

Fun games and activities to help you be physically active! If you are a fan of Disney films, you will love these!

 

BBC Supermovers

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers

Practise skills in different curriculum activities whilst being active! Video clips with songs and actions linked to the KS1 and KS2 curriculum.

 

Music & Dance

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/bring-the-noise/content/zk9wd6f

Learn the robot song and dance (with signing) and even upload your own version for a chance to feature in a BBC Bring the Noise video. Don't forget to send the video to us too at Learning@thepinesschool.org.uk 

 

Art

http://www.robbiddulph.com/draw-with-rob

Easy-to-follow videos to show you how to draw a character or simple object. A new one is released every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am. Share your efforts on Twitter #DrawWithRob and of course with us!

 

Yoga - PE

https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

Join in with Cosmic Yoga activities to improve flexibility, strength and to aid relaxation.