Resources to support learning at home
Below is some support for parents and pupils whilst they are unable to attend school through our website, apps and email. We also compile some useful links both here and on the Class pages elsewhere on the website.
Please send us ideas of what you are doing to support your children that others might find helpful.
Please feel free to share!
Links to resources below:
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List of online education resources for home education DfE list of online educational resources to help children to learn at home.
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BBC Bitesize Daily Lessons Pick your year and start homeschooling with these daily lessons
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Oak Academy Online Classroom Welcome to the online classroom. Here you can access all of our lessons.
Learning at home packs
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Twinkl Twinkl Home Learning Packs for free
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Brain Pop Free learning at home for children across the curriculum
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TTS Learning at Home Downloadable home Learning packs
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Bitesize BBC education resources
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Consortium Free downloadable learning packs.
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Prim Ed Parent Information Centre FREE learn-at-home packs can be accessed here for all classes, with direct links to relevant products for parents and blogs with great teaching tips!
Phonics
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Phonics Bloom Phonics for KS1 pupils
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Phonics Play Phonics Website for KS1 pupils
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Letters and Sounds for home and school Phonics lessons on Youtube
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Wandle English Hub Phonics Lessons Daily Letters and Sounds lessons on YouTube for home and school
English
Sir Linkalot Time!
Spelling + Fun = Sir Linkalot Time . đź“ť Get the App â–¸ https://swiy.io/sirlinkalotapp and please subscribe to our channel đź”” https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4...
It's free and could be a really fun way to learn spellings!
The Future of Spelling, a mini-documentary
This is what spelling used to be like ... and what it can become using Sir Linkalot's app and word links programme. Featuring Sir Linkalot himself...
This clip shows the successes behind it and how the app can help!
Super Sentence Stacking - La Luna - Session 1
Welcome to Jane Considine's Super Sentence Stacking session. Today we will be using the short film La Luna in our Super Sentence Stacking. Watch it here http...
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Virtual Authors The Big List of Children’s Authors Doing Online Read Alouds & Activities
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Life is Better When We Read Together Access to thousands of enhanced digital books through myON and articles from myON News.
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Bug Club Reading Resource (Requires Log In)
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Audible All children’s audiobooks are available for free while schools are closed.
Maths
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I See Maths Information, resources and links for the daily home maths lessons.
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Maths Factor The Maths Factor FREE for everyone (usually about £2 per week) to support childrens’ continued learning at home for the duration of the UK Schools closure period.
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White Rose Maths A series of five maths lessons for each year group from Year 1-8
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First 4 Maths Free Maths packs for each year group
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Rockstars Times tables online (requires school login)
PE and Sports
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PE with Joe Wicks Starting Monday 23rd March hosting a free workout aimed at kids LIVE on his YouTube channel.
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School Games Organisers for Southampton Facebook link to the #HSGDailyChallenge initiative
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Testlands learning at home Work through a learning video and a fitness video each day.
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Active Home These free resources provide inspiration for Active Homes.
Across the Curriculum
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Wind in the Willows Online Live theatre stream
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Creative Bug Craft classes and workshops for children
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BP Education Curriculum resources for teachers and parents from BP
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Tynker Computer coding for children
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Youtube Free School Famous art, classical music, children's literature, and natural science in an age-appropriate way.
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Draw with Rob Biddulph HAPPY DRAWING!
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Hungry Little Minds Ideas and activities of 0 to 5 year old children
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Pepper and Soap Test Getting children to wash their hands!
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CREST Star and SuperStar challenges Primary challenges (ages 5-11)
The Lego 30 Day Challenge
Home Learning Timetables
School Closure Toolkit
Well Being Ideas
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Kindness teaching resources for parents and teachers From the British Red Cross
Guided Meditation for Children | Your Secret Treehouse | Relaxation for Kids
Download our App for free: Apple iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/new-horizon-kids-meditation/id1457179117#? Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com...
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Cosmic Kids A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure!
Toddler Yoga: Moon Salutation
A peaceful moon salutation to help you and your little ones relax while developing strength, balance and flexibility. Moon salutation is usually performed at...
I Built a Friend
Alec Benjamin - I Built a Friend (MUSIC VIDEO)
Follow Alec Benjamin http://alecbenjamin.com https://www.facebook.com/AlecBenjaminMusic https://twitter.com/alecbenjamin https://www.instagram.com/alecbenjam...
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SCM Schools YouTube channel Southampton City Mission... telling stories, doing magic tricks, answering questions, creating crafts, and as much of all the other fun stuff that they usually get up to during a visit to school.
5 Minute Move | Kids Workout 1 | The Body Coach TV
Great for all ages but aimed primarily at Key Stage 1 40 seconds work | 20 seconds rest Marching On The Spot Star Jumps Low Sprint Shuffle Squats Climb The Rope
Southampton Sight
Southampton Sight have sent a link (below) to help keep children active at home!
They have put a set of 5 Senses Challenges on their website. These are suitable for children across the Primary age range, and easily resourced by families at home.
They have been planned by a qualified teacher.
http://southamptonsight.org.uk/news/southampton-sight-awareness-challenges-for-children/