Resources to support families at home
What’s this and who’s it for?
A list of helpful links to support:
- people who are home-schooling their children during the coronavirus outbreak;
- people who want to offer some educational, fun activities to their children during a period of isolation.
- Most of the sites and links below are aimed at children in early years and primary settings, however some are suitable for young people and for entire families.
Are the resources free?
- Most of the resources here are free. A few offer free trials for a period before asking you to pay for a subscription.
Can I help?
- Please share this list with any friends, family or colleagues you think may find it helpful.
- We will update the list with further links – please return to see updates.
- If you have success with any activity, consider sharing what you did on social media – friends, family and colleagues could then have a go too!
- Carlisle Diocese would love to see what you do – please consider tweeting @carlisleDBE
Reading and writing:
- https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/239784/English_Appendix_1_-_Spelling.pdf
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7sW4j8p7k9D_qRRMUsGqyw(Mr T’s phonics)
- https://www.kidztype.com/ (touch typing for kids)
Mathematics:
- https://ttrockstars.com/
- https://komodomath.com (Maths practice for 5-11 year olds, 14 day free trial)
- https://themathsfactor.com (14 day free trial)
Current affairs:
History:
- https://www.squaducation.com/ (60 Second Histories)
Languages:
Art:
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5XMF3Inoi8R9nSI8ChOsdQ (Art for Kids Hub Youtube channel)
The Khan Academy: all kinds of subjects for all kinds of ages (FREE)
Good ‘all round’ resources to explore:
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
- https://www.twinkl.co.uk/
- https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources
- https://learning-resources.sciencemuseum.org.uk/
- https://quizlet.com/en-gb
Returning to school:
TED talks for children:
- https://www.ted.com/playlists/86/talks_to_watch_with_kids
- https://www.ted.com/playlists/314/talks_to_watch_with_the_entire
- https://blog.ted.com/9-talks-by-impressive-kids/
- https://www.ted.com/playlists/129/ted_under_20
- https://www.ted.com/playlists/191/stand_up_to_bullying
- https://www.ted.com/playlists/347/talks_to_inspire_projects_with_1
- https://www.ted.com/playlists/525/when_school_s_out_for_the_summer