Home Learning
At Kelford we understand the need to continually deliver high quality education, including during periods of remote learning, whether that be on an individual or group basis. We recognise the need to maintain high expectations and minimise disruption to any pupils education. We will work with families to support pupils in a manner that best meets the needs of individual pupils. Where appropriate we make use of the online evidence for learning platform for sharing work and/or work packs and resources are sent home on request.
Listed below are a comprehensive list of educational websites and resources which can be used to support and engage learning at home, If you are a parent who would like any specific home learning providing, this can be requested from class teachers through the use of class dojo.
Managing Anxiety
Special Educational Needs Information
National Autistic Society - guidance and helpline for parents - Click Here
Mencap - Easy read guide to coronavirus - Click Here
The Autism Education - A social story about the coronavirus - Click Here
CarersUK - Guidance for carers - Click Here
Amaze - Information pack for parents - Click Here
Public Health England - An easy read version of their advice on coronavirus for places of education - Click Here
OCD UK - Information for those struggling with OCD - Click Here
Young Minds - General information for young people about managing their mental health - Click Here
Sensory Integration - Information for those with sensory difficulties who struggle with handwashing - Click Here
English
Not all our children will access a phonics learning programme to develop their reading. However, many of our children will and do access this in school. As part of our school phonics learning, we follow the Read, Write, Inc programme which you can find online here at www.ruthmiskin.com . There are daily phonics sessions taking place through their YouTube channel which you can all access as and when is appropriate. These can be found here: Link
Some of the e-books available on the Oxford Owl website are excellent to share at home. These can be found here: www.oxfordowl.co.uk .
For many of our children, sensory stories are a fantastic way for families to share stories. These can be done at home with whatever materials you have around the house. For advice and guidance, a great website to use is www.bagbooks.org .
links to English information and resources:
https://www.cricksoft.com/uk/clicker/clicker-at-home
Storyline Online - a catalogue of videos featuring celebrities reading children's stories
Unite for literacy - a US online library which provides free access to over 400 original picture books
Makaton Stories and Rhymes
Old MacDonald
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Peace at Last
It's Raining, It's Pouring
5 Little Ducks
Hey Diddle Diddle
Phonics
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ Free reading and mathematics games for kids
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ Phonics Play is currently free for all users during the school closure period.
Username: march20
Password: home
http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/ Is a free letters and sounds resource
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/ This link has loads of free downloads, printable's and e-books which are all differentiated and levelled.
Maths
Below are a set links to Maths information and resources:
CoolMath4Kids - interactive games covering the four operations (+ - x ÷) and fractions
Snappy Maths - Maths worksheets for quick mental sessions, like doubles and halves, number bonds and time tables
Maths Chase - Maths Chase contains over 100 maths tests ranging from Reception to Year 4
A video on number bonds with British Sign Language - Click here
Science
Below are a set links to Science information and resources:
Science Museum Group - Videos, activities and facts on lots of different science topics
Science for Kids - A New Zealand based site with lots of science experiments and games
Switch Zoo - the idea started from creating new animals by switching parts, includes lots of information about habitats, biomes, feeding animals and animal sounds
Mystery Science
Crest Awards - Science awards that can be completed at home
P.E
Move and Learn at Home with GoNoodle - Click Here
Cosmic Kids Yoga - Click Here
Star Wars Workout - Click Here
Computing
Tynker - marketed as 'coding for kids', this website is currently offering free access to its premium content
Code.org - this website offers computer science courses for students from reception through to A-Level
iDEA Awards - Digital award scheme that can be completed online
Blocky - Programing games
Scratch - Games
History
Big History Project - Journey through nearly 14 billion years of history in this self-guided, six-hour version of Big History. You'll find every chapter full of great activities to keep you entertained and test your learning.
Geography
National Geographic Kids - covering animals, science, history & geography, a website full of fascinating facts
3D Geography - free paper templates for making models plus lots of geography information and resources
Geography Games
Languages
Duolingo - a free platform for learning languages. You can learn from a computer or download the app
PSHE
Fun at Home
GoNoodle - videos designed to get kids moving - Click Here
Seusville - lots of activities, crafts and games based on the world of Dr Seuss - Click Here
Seusville for parents - Click Here
Thinking Games - this website has links to a whole host of games designed to improve logical thinking skills - Click Here
Highlights Kids - a popular US magazine for children, this site has lots of ideas for craft activities and recipes - Click Here
Art for Kids Hub - this YouTube channel shows you how to draw a variety of things from animals to cartoons - Click Here
The Imagination Tree - Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest - Click Here
RSPB - activities - Click Here
Paw Print Badges - Free challenge packs and other downloads - Click Here
Flamingo Chicks - Activities and dancing with makaton signing - Click Here
Virtual Museum tour - Virtual museum tours