Home Learning
There are lots on great online activities for children to do when they are at home. As a school, we buy into a variety of online resources which the children can access using their log ins.
- https://www.purplemash.com/login/
- https://ttrockstars.com/ (Brilliant! and free access if schools close, although some RPS children will already have log ins for this as it has recently been implemented in some year groups)
- https://www.twinkl.co.uk/ In the event of school closures Twinkl has made available a huge number of activities for children and parents.
- https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/ Free resources - downloadable resource packs which cover a range of subjects, including reading and writing.
- https://whiterosemaths.com/ This is a SUPERB resource, which is currently creating videos to support parents
- https://www.literacyshed.com/home.html This has excellent videos and short films which can be used to stimulate ideas for writing, art work and creativity. Well worth a look! Why not pick a film and rewrite the storyline in your own words? Or convert the storyline into a comic strip?
- https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/bookfinder/ Book Trust with recommended booklists, categorised by age range and topic, including fiction and non-fiction. Family activities are included in the 'Home Time' section.
- https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/ Elevenses with the World of David Walliams. One free audio book reading is available every day.
- https://www.englishmastery.org/ Key Stage 1 and 2. Downloadable resource books providing 8 weeks of activities.
- https://www.pobble365.com/ Key Stage 1 and 2. A new image is published each day as a basis for Creative Writing. Story starters, questions and drawing ideas are provided.
- https://theday.co.uk/subscriptions/the-day-home Key Stage 1 and 2. A daily newsletter for parents and carers at home with children, helping to enrich learning with real world knowledge and skills.
- https://nrich.maths.org/ Early Years and Key Stage 1 and 2. A range of activities. Some are interactive and some are to be completed offline. Activities are categorised by age range.
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/help-your-child-with-maths Early Years and Key Stage 1. Videos for numeracy development designed for children aged 0 - 6. There are fun activities that can be applied to everyday life and play.
- https://www.stem.org.uk/primary-science Key Stage 1 and 2. An online resource bank, which links to resources on external websites. The site offers a live chat function offering support from subject experts. New home learning resources are being developed.
