Learning @ Home!
Below you will find a list of great websites that we use within our learning. You can use these with your child or let them use them independently to practice and extend their learning!
Mathematics
- Topmarks Maths
Huge range of free interactive maths games for KS2
- Hit the Button
Fast-paced recall game for: Times tables, Number bonds, Division facts
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Tracks progress and builds fluency. All KS2 children have their own log in to access this platform.
- Mathsframe
Games and resources. Includes reasoning and problem solving
- BBC Bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z826n39
Structured lessons for KS2 maths, Including videos, quizzes and additional practice
- NRICH Maths
Great for additional problem-solving challenges and encourages deeper thinking
- ICT Games
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/index.html
Simple interactive games, covers key KS2 skills
- Maths Salamanders
https://www.math-salamanders.com
Printable worksheets and online activities
- Cool Math Games
Fun maths-based games with some logic and problem solving
English
- BBC Bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/
Full KS2 English lessons with videos, quizzes and activities. Covers grammar, punctuation and writing skills
- Woodlands Junior
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/games/educational/literacy2.htm
Lots of simple literacy games. Covers spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Topmarks Punctuation
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/punctuation
Interactive punctuation games for KS2 (e.g. apostrophes, full stops)
- Topmarks English Games
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=47
Wide range of English interactive games. Includes spelling, grammar and sentence work
- LearnEnglish Kids
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/grammar-practice
Grammar games, videos and printable activities. Covers key grammar topics like verbs, adjectives and tenses.
- Sentence Play
https://www.sentenceplay.co.uk/
Interactive games for: Sentence structure, Grammar, Punctuation
- Fun English Games
https://www.funenglishgames.com/games.html
Includes punctuation and grammar games (e.g. adding commas, full stops)
- Pobble 365
Daily picture prompts with writing ideas. Sentence challenges and story starters
- Wordwall (SPaG games)
https://wordwall.net/en-gb/community/english/spag
Interactive quizzes and games (sorting, matching, etc.)
Other areas of the curriculum
History (Ancient Egypt focus)
BBC Bitesize – Ancient Egypt
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zg87xnb
British Museum – Ancient Egypt
https://www.britishmuseum.org/learn/schools/ages-7-11/ancient-egypt
History Games
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zg87xnb/articles/zftjqp3
Geography
Biomes & Climate – BBC Bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z849q6f
Mapping Skills – Ordnance Survey Mapzone
https://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
Google Earth
Computing
Turtle Academy
ScratchJr
Photo Editing (Pixlr)
Touch Typing
Big Brown Bear Typing
https://www.bigbrownbear.co.uk/typing/
BBC Dance Mat Typing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr
PE (Physical Education)
Joe Wicks Workouts
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
Skills Videos
Athletics
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zctcwmn
Tennis
https://www.lta.org.uk/play/tennis-at-home/
Rounders
https://www.roundersengland.co.uk
French
Language Angels
https://www.languageangels.com/schools/
PSHE
myHappymind
Science (Electricity – Year 4)
BBC Bitesize Electricity
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zj44jxs
Science Experiments
https://www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/experiments/electricity/
Scientists (Electricity research)
Encourage children to research:
- Thomas Edison – light bulb
- Nikola Tesla – electricity systems
- Michael Faraday – electromagnetism
Suggested research site:
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/science/
