Remote Learning
Resources to access from home – this is a list of resources that can be used from home. They have been grouped together by subject and have a little bit of information to let you know some more about them.
Subjects |
Website |
Literacy |
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com – free to use on a computer https://kidsread2kids.com – free audio video books that support reading https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk - free ebooks https://wordsforlife.org.uk – free resources and online activities http://www.lovemybooks.co.uk/handas-surprise - Handa’s surprise video and ideas |
Phonics |
https://new.phonicsplay.co.uk - free during lockdown https://www.phonicsbloom.com - £15 for a yearly subscription https://onlinephonicsgames.com/ - free online phonics games https://spellodrome.com/#/home - free online trial for phonics activities |
Numeracy |
MyMaths – ask teachers for individual log in details. Teachers will set online maths tasks in line with students IEP/ EHCP Targets https://mathsframe.co.uk – free online maths games https://www.homeschoolmath.net/online/ - maths activities sorted into topics https://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/ - online games https://www.mathletics.com/uk/ Free trial – maths online activities |
Communication |
http://autismteachingstrategies.com – free downloads to a range of social stories/ visuals https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-free-speech-language-communication-and-send-resources-for-schools-and-parent-carers - links to communication activities and resources |
Life Skills |
https://www.lifehack.org/802553/kids-websites - links to websites which help develop life skills https://www.grow-wings.com – online games where students can look at images and identify hazards http://www.familylearning.org.uk/safety_games.html - road safety, food, online safety, safety in the home activities
Opportunities in the home- Road safety when walking in the community Recycling/ litter picking Cleaning/ tidying Laundry Cooking/ baking Personal care Identifying hazards and learning about safety |
Topic/ Science |
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/egypt/ten-facts-about-ancient-egypt/ - learning about Egypt https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zg87xnb - learning about Egypt https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html - learning about Space https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/space/ - learning about space |
PE |
YouTube Joe Wickes daily sessions/ 5 a day dances/ Just Dance/ PE Ideas PE Challenge Videos – Please see our video section on the school web site https://happiful.com/10-virtual-pe-lessons-your-kids-will-love/ - links to virtual PE lessons |
Art |
IPad/ tablet/ computer drawing applications https://theartyteacher.com/online-art-games-for-the-art-classroom/ - online links to art activities |
Computing |
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/support-tools/home-activity-worksheets/ - online safety videos and activities https://www.typingclub.com – typing practice activities and resources https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr - dance mat/ keyboard support https://www.kidztype.com – keyboard practice www.codemonkey.com – free trial of coding activities |
Music |
https://www.musicteachers.co.uk/resources/funstuff - games and activities online https://pbskids.org/games/music - online videos and activities https://www.zzounds.com/edu--musicgamesforkids - links to different sites to play music games Sing with Vanessa - Please see our video section on the school web site |
PHSCE |
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities - keeping fit and healthy activities http://www.autismgames.com.au/game_memotion.html - emotions game https://www.do2learn.com/games/feelingsgame/index.htm - feelings game https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/schools/love-life - videos and resources for SEN supporting emotions, relationships and identities |
Multi subjects |
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/ - a safe place online for your child to see, learn, and explore almost everything. https://www.thenational.academy – free lessons/ videos in most subject areas https://www.education.com – online games/ activities YouTube - search for videos or songs relating to an activity (A J Jenkins songs are very good and link to lots of areas of the curriculum) https://www.primarygames.com – a range of online and interactive games https://www.ictgames.com – English and maths games and online activities https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/this-terms-topics - videos, quizzes and activities. CBBC channel – 3 hours of primary school programmers from 9am each day http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk – links to a range of activities to support learning https://www.topmarks.co.uk – links to a range of games to support learning Video and interactive lessons from Oak National Academy for reception up to year 11 to support remote education. http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/ - Has worksheets to print off and interactive games/ activities for all the subjects in the national curriculum. Twinkl – free for lockdown – PowerPoints and printable resources http://www.senteacher.org – Has free printable worksheets mainly in Maths/ English. https://do2learn.com/ - Educational resources for pupil’s with special needs. It has activities, songs, games, picture cards, and ideas for help with fine motor skills and emotions etc. https://www.autismspeaks.org/virtual-activities - an extensive list and links to virtual learning resources https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/best-apps-for-kids-with-autism - list of the best downloadable apps for students with autism http://www.crickweb.co.uk – high quality online activities that link to subject areas https://pbskids.org – online videos and games |
Sensory |
https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/self-regulation/ - ideas to support self – regulation https://www.learning4kids.net/play-categories/list-of-sensory-play-ideas/ - list and images of ideas for sensory play with recipes for gloop, slime and having fun with jelly! https://inclusiveteach.com/2020/03/20/150-sensory-learning-ideas/ - list of activities to encourage self-regulation https://jojoebi.com/50-easy-sensory-activities/ Lots of practical hands on activities to do if you don’t mind getting messy such as making gloop and using shaving foam and sand for sensory exploration. https://sensorystoriespodcast.com/ Story podcasts from Pete Wells – just click on the special stories link on the home page and choose a free story. https://equals.co.uk/whiteboard-room-pmld-sensory-stories/ More great sensory stories including Sheldon the snail and Elvis the singing bull! Just click on the script and download the power point for a great interactive and fun sensory story. You can add resources to go with it or not depending on what you have available. Lots of fun. http://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/covid19-resources Contains some useful links for parents/carers of people with additional needs during the first covid lockdown (some information may be out of date) but which you may find useful now including links to TV channels and The Sensory Theatre Company Frozen Light’s production which can be downloaded as a power point with music. Also bagbook stories link (or type in bagbooks sensory stories on you tube to hear some stories read aloud. The moving day story is easy to resource and we have a bag book of ‘The Haircut’ in school to complement the story -telling for anyone that would like to borrow during lockdown. https://www.variety.org.uk/free-kits-support-children-sensory-needs-home#.XrGT1nKCtU4.email A link to some interesting sensory ideas to do at home from Variety - the children’s charity - some might be useful |