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- BBC Bitesize<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a range of daily lessons focused on literacy \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize<\/a><\/li>\n
- Oxford Owl<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.oxfordowl.co.uk\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the website provides information for parents about developing reading and comprehension skills at the Early Level. There is free access to e-books from reading schemes used in schools with related activities.<\/li>\n
- The Book Trust \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.booktrust.org.uk\/books-and-reading\/have-some-fun\/fun-at-home-with-authors-and-illustrators\/<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>a list of age related fun literacy activities, including videos of authors, such a David Walliams and Andy Stanton, reading from their books. Also top tips on from illustrators on how to draw your favourite characters.<\/li>\n
- The Literacy Shed Plus \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.literacyshedplus.com\/en-gb\/resource\/a-cloudy-lesson-ks1-activity-pack<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a range of resources with a given stimulus to assist talking and listening, and writing activities as well as comprehension. There are linked fun activities which can be done outdoors, eg. from a story about a boy making clouds, activities are suggested around cloud spotting and finding shapes in the sky, linked to work on the water cycle.<\/li>\n
- Scottish Book Trust\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.scottishbooktrust.com\/learning-and-resources<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a range of resources, with recorded interviews and readings by well-known authors, such as Michael Rosen.<\/li>\n
- Pobble\u00a0<\/strong>365 \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.pobble365.com\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a new image each day to inspire writing. This can be used for story starters or to inspire, talking, listening and writing activities.<\/li>\n
- Education City \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.educationcity.com\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 fun interactive games to develop literacy.<\/li>\n
- \u2018Teach your monster to read\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 use the website\u00a0https:\/\/www.teachyourmonstertoread.com\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 The website is a free resource whereas you have to pay for the App. This focuses on phonics and blending and is designed for those in the early stages of reading.\u00a0 Children get to design their own monster!<\/li>\n
- Elevenses with the world of David Walliams \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.worldofdavidwalliams.com\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 daily free audio stories read by David Walliams.<\/li>\n
- Elaine C Smith reading The Glasgow Gruffalo<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hq8zxYnWRW8<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\nNumeracy<\/p>\n
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- Sumdog\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/pages.sumdog.com\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a range of engaging and progressive maths games, tailored to each stage.<\/li>\n
- Education City\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.educationcity.com\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 fun interactive games to develop numeracy.<\/li>\n
- BBC Bitesize<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a range of daily lessons focused on numeracy \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize<\/a><\/li>\n
- Numberblocks \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/cbeebies\/shows\/numberblocks<\/a><\/li>\n
- Nrich \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/nrich.maths.org\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 games and challenges to develop problem solving and mathematical thinking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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- BBC Bitesize<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a range of daily H&W lessons \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize<\/a><\/li>\n
- Childline<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 ideas and online resources offering practical support to support good mental health for children and young people.<\/li>\n
- Cosmic Kids Yoga \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.cosmickids.com\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 fun yoga videos for learners of all ages, set in engaging contexts.<\/li>\n
- Workouts with Joe Wicks \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ<\/a><\/li>\n
- Storyberries (Feelings and Emotions)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.storyberries.com\/category\/feelings-and-emotions\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a range of online stories covering different emotion<\/li>\n
- See Me\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.seemescotland.org\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>resources to support positive mental health.<\/li>\n
- Mind \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/information-support\/for-children-and-young-people\/understanding-my-feelings\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 resources to encourage young people to explore their feelings and talk about the supports they need.<\/li>\n
- Mental Health Foundation \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 activities to support positive mental health.<\/li>\n
- Just Dance\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UChIjW4BWKLqpojTrS_tX0mg<\/a><\/li>\n
- Zumba \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/family.gonoodle.com\/channels\/zumba-kids<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nFood and Technology<\/h2>\n
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- Book Trust<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.booktrust.org.uk\/books-and-reading\/have-some-fun\/recipes\/#!?q=&sortOption=MostRecent&pageNo=1<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 have some fun using these recipes to bake cakes linked to famous books \u2013 whether it\u2019s a Gruffalo cake or Nadiya Hussain\u2019s Rainbow Fudge from her book, \u2018Bake Me a Celebration Story\u2019, there are lots of ideas to link with literacy and numeracy.<\/li>\n
- Cbeebies \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/cbeebies\/shows\/my-world-kitchen<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 find out about food from all over the world as young cooks show how to make their favourite dishes.<\/li>\n
- Cooking with Jamie Oliver\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.jamieolcom\/features\/category\/get-kids-cooking\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nArt<\/h2>\n
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- https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCbpwB792UfmrY9JeQ2nk5Iw<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Steve Lenton giving us some great draw-a-long ideas linked to characters in books for primary school children.<\/li>\n
- http:\/\/www.claire-powell.com\/lets-make-art-for-fun<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 daily art activities at 10am every day from Claire Powell, a children\u2019s books illustrator -activities are on Instagram or Twitter so will need an adult to engage.<\/li>\n
- https:\/\/pippapixley.co.uk\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Pippa Pixley is an author-illustrator and she provides draw-a-long and paint-a-long sessions suitable for primary school children.<\/li>\n
- http:\/\/<\/a>www.missharcusart.com\u00a0\u2013 ideas created and compiled by Miss Harcus for you to try.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nExpressive Arts<\/h2>\n
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- Music<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCQh2wgJ5tOrixYBn6jFXsXQ<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Music with Myleene Klass (1pm daily).<\/li>\n
- Music<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/teach\/ten-pieces<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0BBC Ten Pieces.<\/li>\n
- Music \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.musicmark.org.uk\/resources\/home-learning-resources\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Music Mark<\/li>\n
- Music<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.benedettifoundation.org\/resources<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The Benedetti Foundation.<\/li>\n
- Music\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/Fischymusic<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Fischy Music Assemblies (every Monday morning).<\/li>\n
- Music \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.outoftheark.co.uk\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Out of the Ark Music.<\/li>\n
- Music \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/resources.bcmg.org.uk\/creating-music-at-home\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Birmingham Contemporary Music Group<\/li>\n
- Dance<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/diversedancemix\/status\/1241098264373592065<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Dance with Darcy Bussell (1.30 pm daily).<\/li>\n
- Dance<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram \u2013 Dance with Oti Mabuse (11.30 am or anytime).<\/li>\n
- Dance<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.thisgirlcan.co.uk\/activities\/disney-workouts\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Disney Dance-Alongs.<\/li>\n
- Just Dance \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UChIjW4BWKLqpojTrS_tX0mg<\/a><\/li>\n
- Zumba<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/family.gonoodle.com\/channels\/zumba-kids<\/a><\/li>\n
- Dance \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/family.gonoodle.com\/channels\/maximo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nLanguages (1+2)<\/h2>\n
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- https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KVhfIgghOPw<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Using the French Five a Day Programme, learn new French words to dance and music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nGeneral<\/h2>\n
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- https:\/\/www.twinkl.co.uk\/\u00a0\u2013 a site with lots of ideas for every aspect of the curriculum<\/li>\n
- Education Scotland\u2019s online database of online learning resources covering all CfE subject areas:\u00a0https:\/\/education.gov.scot\/improvement\/learning-resources\/supporting-online-learning-links-for-practitioners\/<\/a><\/li>\n
- GLOW digital learning for parents, teachers and learners:\u00a0https:\/\/glowconnect.org.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n
- Local Authority Remote Learning Hubs, online resources:\u00a0https:\/\/wakelet.com\/wake\/60094859-26ad-4034-82a7-6bfaca607667<\/a><\/li>\n
- TES Elements, resources for teachers, parents and guardians to support home learning (usually a premium service, but now free \u2013 registration may be required but this is also free):\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.tes.com\/teaching-resources\/tes-elements\/free-home-learning-resources?fbclid=IwAR0YTOxukZtbk53KObYbPFvnbTsyotANiHMy4rr37AJmpFlhjsuQ1HZCFmo<\/a><\/li>\n
- Parent Club is a website to support parents and carers with learning at home, as well as supporting their children\u2019s health and wellbeing during the crisis. Also, a platform for the latest advice on school closures and those who are eligible to access learning hubs:\u00a0https:\/\/www.parentclub.scot\/topics\/health\/coronavirus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Literacy BBC Bitesize\u00a0\u2013 a range of daily lessons focused on literacy \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize Oxford Owl\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.oxfordowl.co.uk\/\u00a0\u2013 the website provides information for parents about developing reading and comprehension skills at the Early Level. There is free access to e-books from reading schemes used in schools with related activities. The Book Trust \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.booktrust.org.uk\/books-and-reading\/have-some-fun\/fun-at-home-with-authors-and-illustrators\/\u00a0\u2013\u00a0a list of age related fun … Continue reading Websites from 2020<\/span>
- GLOW digital learning for parents, teachers and learners:\u00a0https:\/\/glowconnect.org.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n
- Music<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/teach\/ten-pieces<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0BBC Ten Pieces.<\/li>\n
- http:\/\/www.claire-powell.com\/lets-make-art-for-fun<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 daily art activities at 10am every day from Claire Powell, a children\u2019s books illustrator -activities are on Instagram or Twitter so will need an adult to engage.<\/li>\n
- Cbeebies \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/cbeebies\/shows\/my-world-kitchen<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 find out about food from all over the world as young cooks show how to make their favourite dishes.<\/li>\n
- Childline<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 ideas and online resources offering practical support to support good mental health for children and young people.<\/li>\n
- Education City\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.educationcity.com\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 fun interactive games to develop numeracy.<\/li>\n
- Oxford Owl<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.oxfordowl.co.uk\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the website provides information for parents about developing reading and comprehension skills at the Early Level. There is free access to e-books from reading schemes used in schools with related activities.<\/li>\n