Category Archives: Resources

English, Literacy, Maths Faculty, Numeracy, Primary resources, Resources

Twinkl

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Twinkl are offering materials for a range of subjects that match the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, from nursery through to S2.

There are materials suitable for S1/2 in English and Maths, and a wider range of material for younger pupils.

Sign up for free access.

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/curriculum-for-excellence/school-closure-resources-scotland-cfe

Online exhibitions, Resources

Harry Potter: A History of Magic

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“Because that’s what Hermione does,” said Ron, shrugging. “When in doubt, go to the library.”
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Not surprisingly, one of my favourite lines in Harry Potter 🙂

However, this time the Library is coming to you.  Harry Potter: A History of Magic was a 2017 exhibition at the British Library in London. It contained all sorts of ‘magical’ objects, bith from history and items created by J.K. Rowling.

You can now explore the exhibition online through Google Arts and Culture, including sections on magical beasts, Jim Kay’s artwork for the illustrated versions of the books, objects that you might find in various Hogwarts classes, and some modern Muggle magic.

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/harry-potter-a-history-of-magic

English, Performing Arts, Resources, Theatre

Globe Theatre

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The Globe Theatre are showing a number of Shakespeare plays for free, with one released every fortnight.

Hamlet: April 6th – 19th

Romeo & Juliet: April 20th – May 3rd

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: May 4th -17th

The Winter’s Tale:  May 18th-31st

The Two Noble Kinsmen: June 1st – 14th

The Merry Wives of Windsor: June 15th – 28th

All of the plays will be shown on the Globe’s YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwN-jwNNNQN-8sfKG-qg8uA

Art, drawing, Books, Creative writing, Graphic novels / comics, Resources

Online comics

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Comic Club have collected online comic resources together so you have a  range to choose from on a single page. They include some comics for reading, and some ideas for making your own.

https:// comicsclub.blog/online-resources-2/

(NB: I’ve added a space into the link above so you can see the address)

This is another list of online comics, some suitable for primary and some for secondary pupils.

https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=webcomics-teens-tweens-free-middle-grade-YA

Art, drawing, Authors, Illustrators, Resources, Storytelling

James Mayhew #StoryTime4HomeTime

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This is a brilliant opportunity to see a fantastic artist and storyteller.

Everyone loves good storytelling, and James Mayhew is a wonderful storyteller and artist (with a lovely collection of ponchos).

James is posting a series of stories on YouTube under the tag  #StoryTime4HomeTime . Sometimes James draws the story as he tells it – come see the amazing upside-down drawing man! – and sometimes he uses stories that he’s written and illustrated himself.

Each post is about 10-15 minutes long and should be suitable for everyone who appreciates a story, but might be especially useful for wee ones.

Performing Arts, Resources

National Theatre Collection

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In response to the school closures caused by Coronavirus, National Theatre is now offering username and password access to the National Theatre Collection. For a temporary period, plays can be accessed remotely ensuring students studying from home can still watch them.

We can’t give out the details live so please contact the school email address for the log in and password if this would be useful.