KS2 Classes - Gretton and Stanway
Explore and discover great resources, ideas and support using these links - good for homework, nurturing free-range curiosity and back-up when baffled.
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BookTrust A site with recommended booklists, categorised by age range and topic, including fiction and non-fiction. Family activities are included in the ‘Home Time’ section.
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Audible Stories All children’s audiobooks are available for free while schools are closed
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Authorfy Access to masterclasses on texts from a range of authors, including videos from the authors and activities linked to novels
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Classroom Secrets Downloadable resource packs which cover a range of subjects, including Maths, reading and writing
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David Walliams Elevenses One free audio book reading is available to listen to every day
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The Literacy Shed Downloadable resource packs with tasks based on video clips on YouTube
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Pobble365 A new image is published each day as a basis for creative writing. Story starters, questions and drawing ideas are provided.
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Poetry by Heart A wide selection of poetry covering different topics
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Purple Mash Free during the school closure period. Each week, a selection of daily activities is produced on different subjects.
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The Children’s Poetry Archive An archive of spoken poetry recordings. Children can listen to poems read out loud.
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Nrich A range of Maths activities. Some are interactive and some are to be completed offline. Activities are categorised by age range
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TopMarks A range of interactive maths games categorised by age group
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White Rose Maths Presentations and downloadable workbooks which are easy to use for parents. New material is being released each week
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STEM Learning An online resource bank, which links to resources on external websites. The site features a live chat function offering support from subject experts. New home learning resources are being developed
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Disney 10 Minute Shakeups 10-minute activities based on Disney films that count towards a child’s 60 active minutes per day.
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Super Movers Videos which help children move while they learn. They support curriculum subjects, including maths and English
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Children’s Commissioner A downloadable guide for children about coronavirus
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Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families Wellbeing advice for all those supporting children and young people
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DK Find Out Dorling Kindersley on top form - excellent free site for children (and adults|) with fun facts, games, quizzes, videos. Easy to navigate and one click and before you know it you're on a voyage of discovery
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Explore Livecams Live webcams in a huge variety of habitats observing a range of wildlife - bear watching, African plains, manatees grazing, condors, pandas, Aurora Borealis...