Useful resources for children at home
As there may be times when children are learning from home, we’ve compiled some useful, interactive resources that you can access to help keep your child learning, active and having fun.
Home learning
Twinkl- Home learning hub: Daily activities including book readings, live lessons and more for learning at home
BBC Bitesize: Videos, articles, games and quizzes, plus primary catch-up lessons to get back on track
Classroom secrets: Home learning packs, webinars and interactive resources
Off school: Online home learning hub full of ideas, activities and films created by teachers across lots of topics and themes
Topmarks: Resources and learning games for ages 4-17 years
Explorify: Exciting science activities for primary schoolers
ICT Games: Maths and English online games
Phonics Play: Interactive phonics games and literacy resources
Letters and sounds: Printable resources to aid phonics learning
The Maths Factor: Making maths fun with games and challenges for 4-12 year olds
BrainPop: Animated educational site covering science, English, maths, social studies and more
Tynker: Coding for kids to fuel creativity
Creative Bug: Arts and crafts videos
Kids Learning Tube: Youtube channel with videos that use music and animation to educate
Science Max: Youtube channel which shows science experiments you can do at home, on a larger scale
Thinkuknow: Complete the home activity packs to support your child in learning about online safety
RCPCH: Stay at home activities for children and young people, including a health diary and activity pack
Dave the Dog is worried about coronavirus: A downloadable book for children that aims to give information about coronavirus without fear
My hero is you: Storybook for children on COVID-19
A Kid’s Guide to Coronavirus: Exclusive podcast with Dr Ranj
Storicise: Help children through the impact of COVID with Dr Chris and Dr Xand. Fun interactive activities and lesson plans
Physical activity
Change4Life: 10 minute shake up games, featuring Disney and Pixar characters, to get kids moving
Health for Kids- Jungle Boogie: Zumba for kids to have fun at the same time as exercising
