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How to Not go to School by Mike Forde

Corona Virus: a book for children illustrated by the famous children's illustrator Axel Scheffler, who has illustrated books like The Gruffalo and lots more.

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Easter Homework - try out some of these ideas over Easter and enter the competition too!

Please access any of these websites to support your child with their learning at home. 

You can also keep the children active by getting involved with the Joe Wicks PE lessons which happen every day at 9am but you can also access the previous ones to play at another time. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1

The author David Walliams is also releasing an audio book every day!

 

https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/?s=Elevenses

Authorfy

Providing free masterclasses from famous writers. Log-in required (free).

https://authorfy.com/

 

BBC Bitesize

A well-used site with interactive games and activities for all subjects including primary English.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary

 

Books for Keeps

On-line book magazine for children.

http://booksforkeeps.co.uk/

 

The Book Trust

Trusted suggestions of good books children could be reading while at home.

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/

 

British Council

There is a lot to explore on this site but the poetry section for younger children is very engaging.

https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/resources/primary/stories-poems

 

Cbeebies Radio

A range of film clips and listening activities for younger children.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio

 

CLPE – Poetry Line

A site for teachers but worth exploring, especially the free poetryline section, where children can discover 100s of poems.

https://clpe.org.uk/poetryline

 

DK Find Out

Mainly non-English subjects but the art and literature section covers Shakespeare and poetry.

https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/music-art-and-literature/

 

The Game Gal

Word lists and suggestions of word games to play as a family.

https://www.thegamegal.com/

 

The Kid Should See This

Wide range of educational videos that could be used as a stimulus for talk and writing.

https://thekidshouldseethis.com

 

 

Literacy Shed

Aimed at teachers but children would enjoy exploring the films.  A stimulus for talk and writing.

https://www.literacyshed.com/home.html

 

Once Upon a Picture

A huge bank of images for which there are reading, talk and writing activities attached.

https://www.onceuponapicture.co.uk/

 

Oxford Owl for Home

A wealth of activities for parents to do with their children focused on spelling, reading and writing (as well as other subjects too!).

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/

 

Pobble 365

New, daily reading and writing activities based on pictures/images.

http://www.pobble365.com/

 

TTS

Free, downloadable activity books.

https://www.tts-group.co.uk/home+learning+activities.html

 

Twinkl

Currently offering a month of free access to parents during school closures.

http://www.twinkl.co.uk

 

World Book Day (WBD)

This site includes downloadable book based learning activities.

https://www.worldbookday.com/

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