Useful Links for Parents & Carers
These links are intended to support Parents & Carers. We recommend adult supervsion to all links to external sites.
Useful Websites and Online Support
These links are intended to be used by Parents & Carers to support Remote Learning. We recommend adult supervsion to all links to external sites.
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We recommend that parents should access and use…. |
Guidance |
Other useful sites if you need anything more or something different |
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General |
BBC Bitesize – new TV channel, podcasts, videos and lessons each day online. Starting from Monday 20th April at 9.00am. We highly recommend that everyone use BBC Bitesize. Twinkl – Free worksheets, lessons and booklets. One month FREE trial using the code ‘CVCTWINKLHELPS’. (updates and notifications also available via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) |
(updates and notifications also available via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) (updates and notifications also available via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) |
www.thenational.academy/ online hub with video lessons and resources to use. |
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Literacy |
Oxford Owl for home- Free e-book library for children aged 3-11 and parents’ section packed with expert advice, tips and activities to help parents support their child's education. Help your child with reading, phonics and maths. Reading Eggs – FREE worksheets and booklets available to download and print for phonics, letter formation and words. |
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/please-log-in Ask your teacher for your class log in details. For example, Username: p1oakgrove Password: lovetoread Go to My class login, not Log in. Do not use any capitals. Two sections should come up. Green for the e-book library and purple for parents. https://readingeggs.co.uk/free-resources/ (use this site for the free resources available. There is a payable membership option but you do not have to register or subscribe) |
Starfall https://www.starfall.com/h/index-grades123.php
Topmarks https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=9 www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses -Storytime with David Walliams www.oliverjeffers.com/books#/abookaday/ - Oliver Jeffers Stay at Home Storytime. www.librariesni.org.uk – become a virtual library member with instant access to eBooks, audiobooks and eMagazines. |
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Numeracy |
Mathletics – live maths, set maths, maths lessons and FREE workbooks available to download and print out for each year group Gareth Metcalf Maths – live videos and lessons, worksheets, activities for pupils. |
Mathletics log in details shared with pupils www.iseemaths.com (use this site for the free resources available) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z826n39 Daily lessons for Foundation Stage Key Stage 1 and 2 https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10 (Lots of amazing maths games from N to P7) |
www.themathsfactor.com – free maths lessons for children age 4-12yrs. https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/ Free exciting lessons to download or watch. http://www.mathsphere.co.uk/resources/MathSphereSampleWorksheets.htm https://www.funbrain.com/math-zone Fun games to improve your maths skills https://www.coolmathgames.com/ maths games to play and learn. https://www.funbrain.com/math-zone Key Stage 1 amd Kay Stage 2 maths games https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/kids-activities/fun-maths-games-and-activities/ Fun Maths games and activities age 3-11 https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/maths/ online maths quizzes age 5 – 11 https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/index.html Free tablet and desktop friendly maths games for children age 3- 8years https://plprimarystars.com/for-families/play-game Fun interactive maths games Solve Shoot Score played through football –go through levels to improve skills as a maths superstar. Shoot, ore https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjv39j6 - 2D/3D shape work for Foundation and KS1 |
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Health and Wellbeing |
Ready For Anything –weekly resilience and growth mindset resources for different age groups |
This is mainly a Facebook page with resources and workbooks shared weekly via Twitter to download and print out for children to focus on resilience. www.ready4anything.org |
3 mindful activities to try at home with kids, to keep them occupied and calm during the coronavirus outbreak Meditation and mindfulness strategies, videos and links to suitable apps for kids https://www.headspace.com/meditation/kids www.mywellread.com emotional health and wellbeing stories, activities and resources for 8-11yr olds |
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World Around Us (inc STEM) |
Maddie Moate–live videos, family friendly ‘Edu-tuber’ for online educational science and technology content. BBC Bitesize – Daily lessons for Geography, History & Science (KS1) and World Around Us (KS2) |
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary (Click Northern Ireland – KS1 for individual Geography, History and Science lessons; Click Northern Ireland – KS2 for World Around Us Resources – some of these topics may be useful for KS1 pupils’ themes also) |
Minibeasts with Jess – videos exploring different minibeasts and their habitats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c25tYsnd54o Science Sparks - Fun Science experiments for kids https://www.science-sparks.com |
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PE |
Joe Wicks – Live youtube fitness lessons for children (and parents) Virtual PE resources, Lots of links for Dance, yoga, soccer drills, HIIT training for kids |
HealthyKids Global challenge is already on website, shared on social media and via the app https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=542696593038210&id=137348580239682 MAXX Life gym, Armagh. FREE “4 week lockdown challenge” for the whole family. Parents and children of all ages and ability level. NHS – Fitness studio |
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Cooking |
Chef Theo Michael hosts cook-a-longs for children 3 times a week |
Instagram.com/theocooks, www.youtube.com/user/cookwiththeo |
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Arts & Crafts |
Red Ted Art – easy art and crafts for children Tate Kids –create exciting pieces of art, learn about famous artists as well as quizzes, games & videos |
https://leftbraincraftbrain.com/40-best-art-projects-for-kids - 40 fabulous art activities for kids |
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Music |
Bring the noise music activities for all age groups Out of the Ark at home songs and fun activities to develop your child’s skills and understanding of the elements of music |
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary Foundation, KS1 & KS2 music lessons - Just click on the area you want and then click Music. |
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The English school system is slightly different to N. Ireland. When accessing resources please remember that Year 1 = Primary 2, Year 2 = Primary 3, Year 3 = Primary 4, Year 4 = Primary 5, Year 5 = Primary 6 and Year 6 = Primary 7. |
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