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USEFUL WEBSITES AND ONLINE SUPPORT
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CURRICULUM AREA
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We recommend that parents should access and use….
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Guidance
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Other useful sites if you need anything more or something different
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General
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BBC Bitesize – new TV channel, podcasts, videos and lessons each day online. Starting from Monday 20th April at 9.00am. We highly recommend that everyone use BBC Bitesize.
Twinkl – Free worksheets, lessons and booklets. One month FREE trial
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www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
(updates and notifications also available via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
www.twinkl.co.uk
(updates and notifications also available via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
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www.thenational.academy/ online hub with video lessons and resources to use.
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Literacy
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Oxford Owl for home-
Free e-book library for children aged 3-11 and parents’ section packed with expert advice, tips and activities to help parents support their child's education. Help your child with reading, phonics and maths.
Reading Eggs – FREE worksheets and booklets available to download and print for phonics, letter formation and words.
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https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/please-log-in
Ask your teacher for your class log in details.
For example,
Username: p1oakgrove
Password: lovetoread
Go to My class login, not Log in. Do not use any capitals. Two sections should come up. Green for the e-book library and purple for parents.
https://readingeggs.co.uk/free-resources/
(use this site for the free resources available. There is a payable membership option but you do not have to register or subscribe)
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Starfall
https://www.starfall.com/h/index-grades123.php
Topmarks
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=9
www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses -Storytime with David Walliams
www.oliverjeffers.com/books#/abookaday/ - Oliver Jeffers Stay at Home Storytime.
www.librariesni.org.uk – become a virtual library member with instant access to eBooks, audiobooks and eMagazines.
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Numeracy
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Gareth Metcalf Maths – live videos and lessons, worksheets, activities for pupils.
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www.iseemaths.com (use this site for the free resources available)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z826n39
Daily lessons for Foundation Stage Key Stage 1 and 2
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10
(Lots of amazing maths games from N to P7)
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www.themathsfactor.com – free maths lessons for children age 4-12yrs.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/ Free exciting lessons to download or watch.
http://www.mathsphere.co.uk/resources/MathSphereSampleWorksheets.htm
https://www.funbrain.com/math-zone Fun games to improve your maths skills
https://www.coolmathgames.com/ maths games to play and learn.
https://www.funbrain.com/math-zone Key Stage 1 amd Kay Stage 2 maths games
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/kids-activities/fun-maths-games-and-activities/
Fun Maths games and activities age 3-11
https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/maths/ online maths quizzes age 5 – 11
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/index.html Free tablet and desktop friendly maths games for children age 3- 8years
https://plprimarystars.com/for-families/play-game Fun interactive maths games Solve Shoot Score played through football –go through levels to improve skills as a maths superstar. Shoot, ore
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjv39j6 - 2D/3D shape work for Foundation and KS1
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Health and Wellbeing
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Ready For Anything –weekly resilience and growth mindset resources for different age groups
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This is mainly a Facebook page with resources and workbooks shared weekly via Twitter to download and print out for children to focus on resilience. www.ready4anything.org
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3 mindful activities to try at home with kids, to keep them occupied and calm during the coronavirus outbreak
https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/lifestyle/a31936793/mindful-activities-children-isolation-coronavirus-lockdown/
Meditation and mindfulness strategies, videos and links to suitable apps for kids
https://www.headspace.com/meditation/kids
www.mywellread.com emotional health and wellbeing stories, activities and resources for 8-11yr olds
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World Around Us (inc STEM)
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Maddie Moate–live videos, family friendly ‘Edu-tuber’ for online educational science and technology content.
BBC Bitesize – Daily lessons for Geography, History & Science (KS1) and World Around Us (KS2)
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www.maddiemoate.com
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
(Click Northern Ireland – KS1 for individual Geography, History and Science lessons;
Click Northern Ireland – KS2 for World Around Us Resources – some of these topics may be useful for KS1 pupils’ themes also)
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Minibeasts with Jess – videos exploring different minibeasts and their habitats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c25tYsnd54o
Science Sparks - Fun Science experiments for kids https://www.science-sparks.com
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PE
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Joe Wicks – Live youtube fitness lessons for children (and parents)
Virtual PE resources, Lots of links for Dance, yoga, soccer drills, HIIT training for kids
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www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
https://www.weareteachers.com/virtual-pe-classes/#
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HealthyKids Global challenge is already on website, shared on social media and via the app
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=542696593038210&id=137348580239682
MAXX Life gym, Armagh. FREE “4 week lockdown challenge” for the whole family. Parents and children of all ages and ability level.
www.maxxlifegym.com
NHS – Fitness studio
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/
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Cooking
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Chef Theo Michael hosts cook-a-longs for children 3 times a week
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Instagram.com/theocooks, www.youtube.com/user/cookwiththeo
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Arts & Crafts
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Red Ted Art – easy art and crafts for children
Tate Kids –create exciting pieces of art, learn about famous artists as well as quizzes, games & videos
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www.redtedart.com
https://www.tate.org.uk/kids
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https://leftbraincraftbrain.com/40-best-art-projects-for-kids - 40 fabulous art activities for kids
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Music
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Bring the noise music activities for all age groups
Out of the Ark at home songs and fun activities to develop your child’s skills and understanding of the elements of music
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/bring-the-noise
https://www.outoftheark.co.uk/ootam-at-home
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
Foundation, KS1 & KS2 music lessons - Just click on the area you want and then click Music.
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Please note the English school system is slightly different to N. Ireland. When accessing resources please remember that Year 1 = Primary 2, Year 2 = Primary 3, Year 3 = Primary 4, Year 4 = Primary 5, Year 5 = Primary 6 and Year 6 = Primary 7.
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