Resources
Useful Websites:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize - learning resources in different subjects for children from 3 years old
www.phonicsplay.co.uk- interactive phonics games free to use
www.twinkl.co.uk/offer and enter the code UKTWINKLHELPS. One month membership free of charge
www.brainpop.com- animated educational site for children
www.funbrain.com- online educational games for children of all ages
www.ictgames.com- free educational games made by a UK teacher
www.primaryresources.co.uk- free printable resources
www.literacytrust.org.uk/free-resources - selection of literacy resources
www.literacyshed.com - films and animations
www.topmarks.co.uk- free interactive maths games
www.ttrockstars.com- daily timetable activities
www.gonoodle.com- movement and mindfulness videos
https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses - The World of David Walliams. Every morning at 11am you can listen to one of David Walliams' World's Worst Children stories for free.
https://www.khanacademy.org - Especially good for maths and computing for all ages.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/ - This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision.
https://blockly.games - Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/ - Creative computer programming.
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/ - Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
https://thekidshouldseethis.com - Wide range of cool educational videos.
https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/ -A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/- Lots of free resources for Primary age.
https://www.redtedart.com - Easy arts and crafts for little ones
Useful Twitter, Instagram and Youtube accounts:
@EdsentialUKH_WB - ideas to support learning outside of the classroom and social and emotional support
@EdsentialUK- P.E challenges, see Mr Cullen's plank challenge
@complete_PE- Online Physical Education ideas
@Activecheshire- embedding physical activity into everyday life
www.youtube.com - 'The Body Coach TV' - Live daily workout routines with personal trainer Joe Wicks from 09:00- 09:30
@chesterzoo- animal related activities for home
https://www.instagram.com/frank_cottrell_boyce - Children's author Frank Cottrell-Boyce is uploading daily Creative Writing Lessons for Key Stage 2 children at 10am.