Useful links
Below we have compiled a non-exhaustive list of useful websites, links and resources suggested by our staff and other education providers that parents can access online during a period of self-isolation with your children.
GENERAL:
- BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary (Lots of activities, games and videos across all age ranges and subjects)
- Twinkl: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/ (Printable resources and information for parents. Currently offering free access.)
- Ted Ed: https://ed.ted.com (All sorts of engaging educational videos)
- The Kids Should See This: https://thekidshouldseethis.com (Wide range of educational videos)
- Top Marks: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ (A range of educational resources across all subjects)
LITERACY:
- Cbeebies Radio: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio (Listening activities for the younger ones.)
- British Council: https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find (Resources for English language learning)
- Oxford Owl for Home: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/ (Lots of free resources for Primary age)
- Phonics Play: https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ (Currently free to sign up for using the code provided on the home page)
- Spelling Shed: https://www.spellingshed.com/en-gb (Password protected, email office@langton-green-school.org for your child’s details if you do not already have them)
STEM:
- 123Maths: 123maths.co.uk (Currently offering free access)
- Blockly: https://blockly.games (Learn computer programming skills - fun and free)
- Scratch: https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/ (Creative computer programming)
- Mystery Science: https://mysteryscience.com (Free science lessons)
- Crest Awards: https://www.crestawards.org (Science awards you can complete from home.)
ARTS & HUMANITIES:
- National Geographic Kids: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/ (Activities and quizzes for younger kids.)
- Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com (Learn languages for free. Web or app.)
- Big History Project: https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home (Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.)
- Geography Games: https://world-geography-games.com/world.html (Geography gaming!)
- Red Ted Art: https://www.redtedart.com (Easy arts and crafts for little ones)
- The Imagination Tree: https://theimaginationtree.com (Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.)
- DK Find Out: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/ (Activities and quizzes)
- The Artful Parent: https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/ (Art activities for young children)
- Book of Beasties: www.bookofbeasties.com (Free mental health and well-being card game)
- WWF: Link here (Webinars and talks from experts about wildlife and the natural world)