Home Learning
Please update their Tapestry with any exciting home learning. For observation ideas and information see: Exemplification of ELGs developed by the Department for Education.
BBC School – videos, audio books and activities
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p007g5y4
BBC Nursery Rhymes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/nursery-rhymes-a-to-z-index/z4ddgwx
ABC Does – creative activities
https://abcdoes.com/home-learning/
Hungry Little Minds – mixture of activities
https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/
Science activities
A lot of different ideas for interesting yet simple to carry out homemade science activities.
http://www.science-sparks.com/early-years-science-themed-activities/
Science challenges to try at home.
https://www.stem.org.uk/home-learning/primary
Maths activities
BBC Numberblocks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/numberblocks
A variety of activities for maths including number recognition, patterns, measure and shape.
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/Early-Years.html
Fantastic activities to challenge a wide range of mathematical areas. Articles about developing children’s maths are also interesting and thought provoking to read.
https://nrich.maths.org/early-years
Games and interactive activities to challenge mathematical thinking in KS1.
Reading/ Phonics
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BBC Alphablocks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/alphablocks
We learn phonics in Cherry Class. Here is a useful guide to our pronouncing sounds we are learning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqhXUW_v-1s&safe=active
This site has lots of tips to get children reading; fun stuff to do; book recommendations; ideas for all ages up to end of KS2. Excellent site.
http://www.wordsforlife.org.uk/?gclid=CPmU_4e_57ICFUXHtAodVE8A4w
This is an extensive site giving tips on how to share books; book lists & recommendations; catering for all ages including adults. Highly recommended.
Free eBooks; advice and tips for supporting children in KS1 & KS2; lots of games & activities that support reading skills; links to Oxford reading schemes. Definitely worth a look.
http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/Reading/
This site regularly updates its reading lists for specific age groups. It gives synopses, reviews & recommendations. Useful for keeping abreast of what’s popular in children’s fiction.
http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/
TIPS FOR SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S READING
Provides a checklist of tips for hearing your child read.
http://firstschoolyears.com/literacy/text/resources/readingtips.htm
Top ten tips on hearing your child read + a few related links.
http://www.netmums.com/activities/fun-at-home/reading-together/top-ten-tips-to-help-your-child-read