Useful links to support home learning
Introduction
The Corona virus (Covid-19) pandemic has resulted in drastic, short term changes to the our way of life and has directly impacted upon our children and their learning. At West Tytherley, the staff want to continue to offer the best possible service. With this in mind, we are adapting our approach and taking actions to prepare for children learning at home for the foreseeable future. The most important thing we are trying to do is to minimise the spread of the virus; to look after our families, ourselves and our communities.
It is really important that children are supported in discussing any worries, or concerns, they may have. Please, check-in with your child regularly about how they are feeling about the changes that have occurred e.g. being away from school, friends and being out of their normal routine. We realise we won’t be able to provide exactly the same learning at home as in school, and each family will approach this learning in a very different way.
Home Learning websites and resources
We have compiled a wide range of websites that you can enjoy and explore in the comfort of your own home. Let us know how you get on!
Khan Academy
Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it's mostly common material.
BBC Learning
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.
Blockly
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
Scratch
Creative computer programming
Scratch Junior
Infant children have also used the Junior version for coding.
Ted Ed
All sorts of engaging educational videos
Top Marks Education
Some great games and interactive resources
National Geographic Kids
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Duolingo
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Mystery Science
Free science lessons
The Kids Should See This
Wide range of cool educational videos
Crash Course Kids
As above for a younger audience
Crest Awards
Science awards you can complete from home.
iDEA Awards
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Paw Print Badges
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Tinkercad
All kinds of making.
Cbeebies Radio
Listening activities for the younger ones.
Nature Detectives
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
British Council
Resources for English language learning
Oxford Owl for Home
Lots of free resources for Primary age
Geography Games
Geography gaming!
Blue Peter Badges
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
The Artful Parent
Good, free art activities
Red Ted Art
Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination Tree
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Toy Theater
Educational online games
DK Find Out
Activities and quizzes
Twinkl
This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents.
Twinkl Home Learning Hub
This also has some helpful free resources for parents
P L Primary Stars
This website has some enjoyable football related activities.
Teaglo
Some very good links to a wide variety of educational websites
LTL Outdoor Learning
Some excellent activities for learning outside
Purple Mash
Children should have there own logons for this website.
The Maths Factor
Currently free, usually about £2 a week.
TTRockstars
A Great website for helping to learn times tables. Children should have their own logons for this.
Sir Linkalot
Website to develop spelling, punctuation and grammar. Free until 12th June, usually £6.99 a month.
World of David Walliams
Free daily audio story from David Walliams for 30 days during the Coronavirus school closures
Kodu Gamelab
Free 3D coding software, suitable for Year 5/6 children.
Minecraft Learning
A number of Minecraft lessons, now available for free until the end of June.
Dance Mat Typing
Online typing lessons - an important life skill!
The Body Coach
Daily workout at 9am
Super Movers
Learning through Dance for children.
Testlands Health and Fitness Sessions
A variety of fitness videos to try, categorised by year group.
We also recommend the following search engine which is generally more suitable for use by primary aged pupils: