Things to do at Home - Useful Links
The following is a selection of online support which will be added to as we find more. If you are a member of the Forum, please feel free to add by using the reply function.
Little Troopers Every week day at 0900 we will post an idea, activity sheet, resource that could help you through this time with your Little Troopers at home. Everything is FREE to access.
Today is Mother’s day prep! This is a free card to make at home activity sheet and you can access
here 100+ Indoor ActivitiesIf you are looking for easy and low cost indoor activities for kids, we have a list of over 100 ideas for you! From simple activities to fun crafts that can keep kids busy during school breaks or on a rainy day. To make it easy we have created a printable list of all 100+ activities for kids.
Crayola ColouringMake your world more colourful with printable colouring pages from Crayola. Our FREE colouring pages for adults and kids.
Teach Your Monster to Read The ground breaking game that makes learning to read fun
• Covers everything from letters and sounds to reading full sentences
• Designed in collaboration with leading academics
• Complements all synthetic phonics programmes used in schools
• Computer version is 100% FREE
Phonics PlayA site packed with interactive phonics games, phonics planning, assessments and printables - Currently free to use
Jolly PhonicsResource bank for teachers and parents - free to use
Twinkl School Closure Twinkl School Closure free access code: PARENTSTWINKLHELPS - This offer is for a free 1 month subscription
Free online preschool gamePlay our free preschool games online to give your kids the coolest ways to learn the lessons teachers say are most important in preschool.
Khan AcademyEspecially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the US grade system but it’s mostly common material.
BBC LearningThis site is old and no longer updated and yet there’s so much still available, from language to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV Licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.
FutureLearnFree to access 100s of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (own account from 14+ but younger learners can use a parent account).
SenecaFor those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of FREE revision content. PAID access to higher level material.
OpenlearnFree taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some eg: nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people.
BlocklyLearn computer programming skills – fun and FREE.
ScratchCreative computer programming
Ted EdAll sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic KidsActivities and quizzes for younger kids
DuolingoLearn languages for FREE. Web or App
Mystery ScienceFree science lessons
The Kids Should See ThisWide range of cool educational videos
50+ Sensory Play Ideas for KidsLets talk about sensory play, primarily the sense of touch through tactile hands on play. Our favourite sensory activities for toddlers to pre-schoolers include sensory bins, slime (especially taste safe slime), water play, messy play and more.
ScholasticA free learn-from-home site with 20+ days of learning and activities
More to follow.....