Online Learning Resources
Here is a guide from Perth and Kinross Council about Remote Learning - Supporting Parents and Carers
Listed below are some useful links to online learning should parents want to make use of additional resources for their children.
Pupils and teachers use Seesaw, Glow and Microsoft Teams for some of their work. We encourage parents to contact teachers with any queries.
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Login to Seesaw here.
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Instructions on how to use Glow and Microsoft Teams can be accessed here.
This links to Article 17 as children have the right to information.
Literacy
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ - free phonics activities
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ - currently free to download the app
https://kids.classroomsecrets.co.uk/category/year-1/year-1-phonics/ - phase 4 and phase 5 phonic activities
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=43 – a variety of ipad/computer friendly activities for maths and literacy
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/ - reading, grammar and spelling activities free on this site.
https://www.educationcity.com/ - site wide access for all aspects of literacy
Maths
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/ - a wide variety of printable resources for maths, literacy and phonics (4 weeks free for any user.)
http://www.mathsphere.co.uk/resources/MathSphereSampleWorksheets.htm - printable maths, free resources and games.
https://coolsciencelab.com/math_magician_addition.html - mental maths addition and subtraction (beat the clock)
https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/ - open ended learning opportunities. Download the app for free.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/ - free maths activities online ages 3-11
https://www.educationcity.com/ - site wide access for all aspects of Maths
Topic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/z3g4d2p - BBC bitesize offers a wide range of educational videos about a range of topics.
https://www.youtubekids.com/?hl=en-GB – YouTube for children – parents can set children up on an account and subscribe to various things such as counting in 2s/5s/10s song, big numbers song (kids tv), number blocks, alpha blocks, “free school” topic videos.
https://www.educationcity.com/ - French, science, ICT learning activities.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround - keep up to date with the news in a child-friendly format
CODE FOR TWINKL Access – CVDTWINKLHELPS
Parents need to go to twinkl.co.uk/offer and type in the code above.
Blockly: https://blockly.games - Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
Scratch: https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/ - Creative computer programming
Ted Ed: https://ed.ted.com - All sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic Kids: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/ - Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com - Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Mystery Science: https://mysteryscience.com - Free science lessons
The Kids Should See This: https://thekidshouldseethis.com - Wide range of cool educational videos
Crash Course Kids: https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
Crest Awards: https://www.crestawards.org - Science awards you can complete from home.
iDEA Awards: https://idea.org.uk - Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Paw Print Badges: https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk - Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Tinkercad: https://www.tinkercad.com - All kinds of making.
Prodigy Maths: https://www.prodigygame.com - Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.
Cbeebies Radio: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio - Listening activities for the younger ones.
Nature Detectives: https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/ - A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
British Council https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find - Resources for English language learning
Oxford Owl for Home: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/ - Lots of free resources for Primary age
Big History Project: https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home - Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Geography Games: https://world-geography-games.com/world.html Geography gaming!
Blue Peter Badges: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges - If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
The Artful Parent: https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/ - Good, free art activities
Red Ted Art: https://www.redtedart.com - Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination Tree: https://theimaginationtree.com - Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Toy Theater: https://toytheater.com/ - Educational online games
DK Find Out: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/?fbclid=IwAR2wJdpSJSeITf4do6aPhff8A3tAktnmpaxqZbkgudD49l71ep8-sjXmrac - Activities and quizzes
List of Apps To Use
https://www.educationalappstore.com/app/free-apps-for-kids
https://www.sitters.co.uk/blog/15-best-educational-apps-for-kids.aspx
https://www.motherandbaby.co.uk/baby-and-toddler/more/toys-and-education/top-10-apps-for-toddlers
https://www.care.com/c/stories/4078/20-free-toddler-apps-without-hidden-in-app-pu/
https://www.educationalappstore.com/best-apps/5-best-apps-for-special-educational-needshttps://www.kidsacademy.mobi/free-month-offer/?source=EduAppStore&campaign=free30days&creative=banners&agency=EduAppStore
https://elearningindustry.com/free-special-needs-ipad-apps-part-1
https://www.gettingsmart.com/2017/01/7-apps-for-working-with-special-needs-students/
Educational TV shows
https://www.virginmedia.com/virgin-tv-edit/tv/educational-tv-shows-for-kids