Useful Educational Websites
Numeracy
Maths Whizz
Support your children with Maths-Whizz, the online maths tutor that guarantees accelerated progress.
Username: antrimp Password: primary
Khan Academy
Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note: this uses the U.S. grade system but it’s mostly common material.
Prodigy Maths
Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.
Literacy
Accelerated Reader
https://ukhosted73.renlearn.co.uk/1894361/default.aspx
P5-P7 can continue to assess their understanding of reading books by completing tests.
Overdrive
Borrow and read free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your library using your phone or tablet.
British Council
https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find
Resources for English language learning.
Scholastic UK Resource Pack
Early Years Pack
https://resource-bank.scholastic.co.uk/resources/439122
Key Stage 1 Pack
https://resource-bank.scholastic.co.uk/resources/439121
Lower Key Stage 2 Pack
https://resource-bank.scholastic.co.uk/resources/439120
Upper Key Stage 2 Pack
https://resource-bank.scholastic.co.uk/resources/439108
Oxford Owl for Home
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Lots of free resources for Primary age.
Collin’s Big Cat
https://collins.co.uk/pages/support-learning-at-home
Big Cat ebooks and free activities/worksheets. Year 1 is the equivalent of Primary 2 etc.
Grammarsaurus
http://grammarsaurus.co.uk/Terminology-table.pdf
Terminology tables with grammatical terms, meanings and examples.
Cbeebies Radio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio
Listening activities for the younger children.
Book Trust
http://www.booktrust.org.uk/hometime
A digital hub packed with reading advice, ideas, activities and resources.
David Walliams Audio Books
David Walliams is sharing audio stories for children.
Mr Hullabaloo
https://www.facebook.com/Mr-Hullabaloo-1458096697759418/
Story Telling on Facebook
World Around Us
National Geographic Kids
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Mystery Science
Free science lessons
Nature Detectives
https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location.
Geography Games
https://world-geography.com/world.html
Geography gaming.
Art
The Artful Parent
https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/
Good, free art activities.
Red Ted Art
Easy arts and crafts for younger children.
ICT
Blockly
Learn computer programming skills – fun and free.
Scratch
https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Creative computer programming.
Religious Education
Scripture Union NI
Assemblies
Posted every Monday at 10am on Facebook
Here is a link to the first one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB98hefvn-4
SU Groups
We post a video for primary aged children every Wednesday at 1pm on Facebook.
Here is the link to the first one: https://youtu.be/DupS8EABmVA
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/E3AntrimandLisburn
Play Based Learning
Play Matters More Than It Ever Did!
https://www.playboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-Play-Matters-More-Than-It-Ever-Did.pdf
Guidance sheet on how to provide quality play opportunities and experiences.
Physical Education
Joe Wicks Virtual PE Lessons
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
General
Twinkl
This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee. However, Twinkl are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.
BBC Bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Studyladder
Educational activities and videos for Numeracy and Literacy. Free access during school hours.
IXL Maths and Literacy
https://uk.ixl.com
Personalised learning website for maths and literacy (Cost applicable)
BBC Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there’s so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. NO TV license is required except for content on BBC iPlayer.
Futurelearn
Free to access 100s of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (own account from age 14+ but younger learners can use a parent account).
Ted Ed
All sorts of engaging educational videos.
Duolingo
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
The Kids Should See This
https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Wide range of cool educational videos.
Crash Course
Youtube videos on many subjects.
Paw Print Badges
https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Tinkercad
All kinds of making.
Toy Theatre
Educational online games.
DK Find Out
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/?fbclid-lwAR2wJdpSJSelTf4do6aPhff8A3tAktnmpaxqZbkgudD49l71ep8-sjXmrac
Activities and quizzes.
PBS
https://www.pbs.org/parents/activity-finder/ages-all/topics-all/shows-all/types-all
Interactive resource featuring apps and games that allow children to explore feelings, social skills, maths, literacy and science.
Natasha Lamb Daily Sign Language Lessons
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9w889Lid1JHB-AX4dCoQoQ/featured
Edinburgh Zoo, San Diego Zoo and Victoria Zoo
https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams/panda-cam/
https://www.zoo.org.au/animals-at-home/
Live streams of animal exhibits and more.
Explore Mars
https://accessmars.withgoogle.com
Explore the surface of Mars on the Curiosity Rover.
CCEA Home Learning Resources
https://ccea.org.uk/learning-resources/home-learning/primary-resources
Hungry Little Minds
https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk
UK Government Campaign – Activities for Children Age 0-5
Tiny Happy People
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/activities/zjh8hbk
BBC Campaign for Children Age 0-5
Jo Jingles
https://www.facebook.com/groups/529307084669458/?ref=share
Live sing-a-long activities on Facebook
P6 Transfer Test Preparation
The Transfer Tutor
http://www.thetransfertutor.co.uk/
Transfer Ready
The Transfer Test