Reading Eggs
Reading Eggs makes learning to read easy and fun for children. The programme includes one‑on‑one lessons that match your child’s ability and feature fun characters, songs and interactive animations. Children will need a log-in and password to access the website.
Education City
Education City offers children engaging and educational games to teach and reinforce literacy-based learning objectives, which equip them with the language skills they need to communicate effectively and creatively. Again, children will require their log-in and password.
https://www.educationcity.com/
Stay at Home! Cranachan Publishing
Stay at Home! Poems and Prose for Children in Lockdown is a a free, illustrated anthology of poems and stories for children aged 8-12, comprising specially written lockdown-themed contributions by 40 writers based in Scotland.
Into Film
Into Film are streaming free films which are available to watch on BBC iPlayer and All4 on a daily basis. Each title has learning materials attached. The films are available to anyone learning from home, provided they have a TV licence. Parents or home learners seeking to access downloadable resources will need to sign up for a free account first.
https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/feature-home-learning-streaming
Oxford Owl
Oxford Owl offers free ebooks to help children aged 3–11 to develop their reading skills at home. There are a whole range of fiction and non-fiction books available. Parents must create an account using an email address and password.
Storyline Online
Storyline Online features accomplished actors and actresses reading some of their favourite children’s books. Each story comes with a free Activity Guide and can be viewed on YouTube or SchoolTube.
BBC Bitesize Literacy
BBC Bitesize offers lots of different resources including useful videos and games to help support the teaching of the core areas of Literacy. Suitable for all levels.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z8rdtfr
Topmarks
Topmarks gives children the opportunity to learn online, through safe, fun and engaging games and activities. Can be used for all stages.
Teach Your Monster to Read
This website helps children in the first stages of learning to read; both those who are on track and those who need extra support and motivation. It can also be used for older children who require more practice with their reading. Parents will need to set up a free account to access the game.
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
Free Phonics Worksheets
This website offers free phonics resources which can be used for reinforcement at home. Used mostly for early and first level.
http://www.free-phonics-worksheets.com/index.html
ictgames
ictgames offers free educational games based on Literacy aimed at children between 5 and 8 years old.
Story Jumper
This website allows your children to create and illustrate books with ease. Once their stories are created, they can publish it. If you choose to have your child’s book published, there is a cost. However, creating a story using the fun tools is free.
Scribblitt
Scribblitt makes creating a story easy with the ability to share with others. Parents will have to create a user account in order to become a member. Becoming a member gives you free access to creating stories, comics, illustrations and the ability to publish your work.
StoryboardThat
StoryboardThat will allow your children to create two stories per week for free. Children are able to write comics, create scenes to a movie plus many other options. There are thousands of graphics to choose from.
Epic
The Epic website allows families and classrooms instant, unlimited access to thousands of books, videos and quizzes from leading publishers. Epic is a subscription service, however parents can get a 30 days free trial period.
