Learning from Home
Lions and Toucans learning will be held on Tapestry. Meanwhile Tigers, Emus and Jaguars will be using Google Classroom. Below is a handy video made by Miss McGowan and Mrs Weal on how to use Google Classroom.
Useful web links
Websites to access learning ideas and resources for your children:
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/offer/
https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/resources-list-for-home-learning
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/24151/elementary-home-school/
https://www.tts-group.co.uk/home+learning+activities.html
https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/free-home-learning-packs/
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/?fbclid=IwAR2wJdpSJSeITf4do6aPhff8A3tAktnmpaxqZbkgudD49l71ep8-sjXmrac
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Websites to support parents:
https://homelearninguk.weebly.com/
Websites specifically for Early Years (Reception and Y1) children:
YouTube
There are loads of channels with free courses for children. Here are just a few:
- Draw-Along-A-Lenton (YouTube video channel, Steven Lenton)
- TheBrainScoop (YouTube video channel)
- Crash Course Kids (YouTube video channel)
- Free School (YouTube video channel)
- Geek Gurl Diaries (YouTube video channel)
- Geography Focus (YouTube video channel)
- Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell (YouTube video channel)
- Kids Learning Tube (YouTube video channel)
- Joe Wicks (YouTube video channel) - During school closures, Joe is broadcasting a live 30-minute PE lesson at 9am every morning.
- Mike Likes Science (YouTube video channel)
- National Geographic Kids (YouTube video channel)
- Science Channel (YouTube video channel)
- SciShow (YouTube video channel)
- SciShow Kids (YouTube video channel)
- Science Max (YouTube video channel)
Keeping your child safe online when working from home
- Internet matters - for support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
- London Grid for Learning - for support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
- Net-aware - for support for parents and careers from the NSPCC
- Parent info - for support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
- Thinkuknow - for advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online
- UK Safer Internet Centre - advice for parents and carers
- COVID-19 and Online safety - NSPCC Guide