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ADDITIONAL LEARNING LINKS AND RESOURCES.
Dear parents, you may find these additional links for resources and activities useful to support and engage your children whilst at home. They are in subject sections.The links are suitable for all age groups and we have added whether a printer is required or not. The list will be constantly added to. Enjoy!
General
https://www.doorwayonline.org.uk/ - interactive activities covering a whole range of subjects and year groups. No printer required.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ - huge treasure trove of activities that cover a whole range of subjects. Also holds links to games etc that are hosted by other sites. No printer required.
http://www.pobble365.com/ - a new picture is shared each day to provoke discussion, debate or writing ideas. No printer required.
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/offer- a huge range of different subjects and focuses, arguably the best host of any resource you could need. Have offered a free account in the result of school closures. Please use this code CVDTWINKLHELPS Printer required for some resources.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize - huge range of different resources and information broken down into Key Stages and year groups. No printer required.
https://tpet.co.uk/ - free online resource packs. Printer required for some resources.
https://families.jigsawpshe.com/stuck-at-home/ - Free online resources from our PSHE scheme Jigsaw
English
https://spellingframe.co.uk/ - spelling activities with specialist resources for each year group. Printer required for some resources.
https://subscribe.firstnews.co.uk/free-downloadable-issue/ - free online digital download of a specialist children’s newspaper. No printer required.
http://myths.e2bn.org/mythsandlegends/ - vast online store of animated comic strips tracking legends and myths from across the world. http://myths.e2bn.org/mythsandlegends
https://thereadingrealm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Nature-and-Animal-Realm-1.pdf - downloadable reading activity pack. Printer required for some resources.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/ - free online books – brilliant if you can’t get to the library. No printer required.
Maths
https://mathsticks.com/my/ - online resources and print offs with specifically broken down key stage focuses. Printer required for some resources
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button - times tables and number bond practise. No printer required.
https://www.themathsfactor.com/ - various activities, games and videos from Carol Vorderman. No printer required.
Science
https://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/learning-activities/science/ - lots of science subject areas covered with resources specifically designed for primary age children. (Other subjects are also available on this site). No printer required.
https://groweatgift.com/2017/06/14/30-ways-to-go-wild-with-science/ - lots of different and fun science activities you can do in the house or garden. No printer required.
www.theatreofscience.co.uk - Live science lessons every Tuesday at 1.30pm
Other Subjects
https://www.gonoodle.com/ - lots of online videos that help keep children active inside and also teach mindfulness. No printer required.
https://www.typingclub.com/ - online programme for teaching and developing touch typing. No printer required.
https://groweatgift.com/2017/06/12/30-ways-to-get-creative-for-30-days-wild/ - different activity ideas that involve creating or engaging with different things in your house or garden. No printer required.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3LPrhI0v-w&safe=active - Joe Wicks has recorded various 5 minute fitness activities aimed at primary school children. No printer required.
https://www.jumpstartjonny.co.uk/home - some videos are free – dances, workouts, fitness challenges. No printer required.
Five a Day Fitness: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7qLfNZxn-sT3G14Kb6Z5og
Kidz Bop: https://www.youtube.com/user/KidzBopKids
Kidz Workout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_A_HjHZxfI
https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/
Art: Tutorials for Art projects: https://www.youtube.com/artjohn
Art: Draw along with Rob Biddulph. The children's book author and illustrator posts a draw-along video on YouTube every Tuesday and Thursday (you can watch them any day). https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBpgrJijMpk_pyp9uTbxLdg
Ballet: English National Ballet School trained dancer Sarah De-Feu is streaming brilliant lessons on YouTube. There are lessons from age three to adult. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoXKtJLuyb6gAG3sQlyq0Q
Listen to a story: You can listen to various celebrities read stories here: https://www.youtube.com/user/StorylineOnline
Listen to various stories here: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen