Remote learning - information for parents.
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Additional websites to support your child’s online learning.
Reading
VirtualLibrary-Parklands.pdf a range of books that children can read or listen to courtesy of Parklands Primary School.
‘Borrow Box’ app/website run by Leeds Library Services. They offer a great range of eBooks, eAudio books, eMagazines and eNewspapers which can all be downloaded free of charge to rea or listen to on your computer, smartphone, tablet or eBook reader. All you need is your library membership number and PIN. If you don’t have one, you can register online to get a temporary membership number to access services straight away.
Head to www.booksfortopics.com and search ‘storytime online’ in the search bar. The QR codes and links in the document lead to free story readings on Youtube and all of the books are read aloud by their fabulous authors and illustrators.
Get a 30 day free trial on www.getepic.com to access a range of online books and audiobooks.
The Virtual Library – brought to you by the National Oak Academy. Every week a popular children's author or illustrator will provide you with free books, exclusive videos and their top three recommended reads. This week’s author is Jacqueline Wilson.
Oxford Owl – contains free eBooks for 5-11 year olds as well as advice/support, educational games and activities.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/nursery-rhymes-songs-index/zhwdgwx (nursery rhymes and songs for EYFS children)
https://www.lovereading.co.uk/audiobooks (book openings and FREE audiobooks – great for KS2)
https://ngexplorer.cengage.com/ngyoungexplorer/index.html (younger children can follow along and be read to)
https://www.starfall.com/h/ (EYFS/KS1)
https://www.storylineonline.net/ (stories read by actors)
Phonics
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7sW4j8p7k9D_qRRMUsGqyw (one of the best resources – videos – also Mr Thorne apps for phonics and reading for older kids) )
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
https://www.phonicsbloom.com/ (online phonics games)
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ (activities and phonics games – info for parents too)
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/learn-to-read-phonics/ (guide for parents, including audio on how to say the sounds correctly)
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/3-5-years/letters-and-sounds (games and activities - phonics and HFW)
English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/literacy.shtml (range of literacy activities for all age groups)
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/grammar-practice (lots of grammar lessons, activities and games)
https://www.education.com/games/grammar/ (grammar games for all ages)
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar (links to a range of spelling and grammar games and activities for KS2)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zrqqtfr (learner guides, videos and activities – KS1)
Science
https://wowscience.co.uk/ (covers all primary science topics and includes games, activities, videos, experiments and links to other websites)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/science.shtml (links to science topics from R-Y6)
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/ (lots of activities, games, quizzes etc)
https://www.jumpstart.com/parents/activities/science-activities (lots of science activities to do at home)
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/play/ (space/ info/games)
https://mommypoppins.com/kids/50-easy-science-experiments-for-kids-fun-educational-activities-using-household-stuff (more home science experiments)
https://www.insidescience.org/ (science news – older children)
Humanities
https://www.history.org.uk/primary/resource/3620/primary-topic-websites (links to all primary history topics and all the good websites – one-stop shop!)
Re
https://primarygamesarena.com/Subjects/RE (educational RE games)
Music
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=19&AgeGroup=2 (KS1 music activities and resources)
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=19&AgeGroup=3 (KS2 music activities)
https://www.educationalappstore.com/best-apps/5-best-music-apps-for-kids-to-play-and-listen (links to music apps and info for parents)
Arts / Crafts
https://scouts.org.uk/activities/?gclid=CjwKCAjwsMzzBRACEiwAx4lLGwZAGLFbCR8Xs-I8L4r0sWTZWAarpthhvZjVMuI1JDkoACs3DPUZoBoCeccQAvD_BwE (lots of crafty activities to do at home)
https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/crafts-for-kids/ (easy crafts for home)
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/10-minute-crafts-for-kids-1250670 (10 minute crafts)
https://doodles-academy.org/projects/ (art projects that can be done at home)
http://scrapcoloring.com/ (online colouring)
http://bomomo.com/ (experiment and create online)
http://aminahsworld.org/ (great website with online art projects)
http://toytheater.com/category/art/ (many online art type activities).
PE
https://www.gonoodle.com/ (many fabulous exercise / relaxation/ fun activities to do indoors)
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities (10 minute shake-up activities)
News and Interest
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
https://newsforkids.net/ (American, but has relevant and interesting stories from all over the world)
http://www.spacescoop.org/en/ (all the latest space news for 8 years and up)
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/newsroom (daily news report on child friendly issue – one for LKS2 and UKS2 – weekly quiz)