COVID-19 CLOSURE - LEARNING SUPPORT MATERIALS
On this page we aim to give parents a range of information on how to support children during the school closure. The page is under construction and regularly updated. There are a lot of resources and ideas so please keep scrolling down to find something that suits you!
Our Online Classrooms
Each class from Y1 to Y6 have an Online Classroom. Pupils and their teacher are members of the online class community. Children complete most of their home learning activities on their Online Classroom as well as having access to a wide range of learning resources to supplement their learning.
In addition to their Home Learning our children also use their Online Classrooms to:
- contribute to a weekly discussion forum with their classmates and teacher
- write in their personal blogs and class blogs
- communicate with their classmates and teacher via email
This provides them with a safe environment to learn about internet safety and conduct.
Our Online Classroom however can only be accessed with a username and password. Parents, if you need login details please contact the school office.
Click this link to redirect to the online classroom page -
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Our Learning Star Assemblies (Video)
Each week our teachers choose children who have shown excellent effort in their learning. Have a look at and celebrate our Learning Stars ...
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Parent Support
For some brief advice on how to support your child's home learning click here.
For a list of services available to Tower Hamlets parents please click here.
Free School Meal Vouchers during school closure - here is a leaflet explaining the system and answering frequently asked questions (click here).
Advice if you are renting your home – useful information regarding renting, evictions and people's rights during the COVID-19 pandemic (click here).
Leaflets from Tower Hamlets Borough Council
Coronavirus Update (03/04/20) - John Bigg, Mayor of Tower Hamlets
Coronavirus Update (03/04/20) - Information for parents and carers who live in Tower Hamlets
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Home Learning Packs
Home Learning booklets designed to inspire and support your child to develop skills and confidence in English – speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Bangabandhu Home-Learning Packs
Yellow Class Saffron Group (June)
Yellow Class Honey Group (June)
Talk for Writing Home-School Booklets
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Early Years (Nursery & Reception)
Physical Play - physical activities to do in the home, or when space is tight.
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Now Press Play - audio resource
now>press>play is an immersive audio resource that engages primary school children in the curriculum through emotion, imagination and movement. Immersed in sound, your child will become the main character in a story, meeting people, discovering places and solving problems on an educational adventure they’ll never forget!
http://nowpressplay.co.uk/learn-at-home/
Password: nowpressplay
Click here for the range of experiences available to Early Years.
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The Philosophy Man - brainsqueezers
While schools are shut, they will put up lots of resources each week to get kids thinking and talking with their parents on this page, or with each other and teachers for those still in school. The resources will change every Friday. Games, questions, stories, riddles. Solutions to riddles will follow the next week.
https://www.thephilosophyman.com/brainsqueezers
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Creative Steps - dance
Weekly creative dance lessons for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
https://creativesteps.co/courses/remote-learning/
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CBeebies - phonics resource
Watch as the letters of the alphabet tell stories and make words using phonics.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/alphablocks
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CBeebies - bedtime stories
A different story read each night just before bedtime.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00jdlm2/cbeebies-bedtime-stories
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Easy Peasy - fun and games
Get inspired with playful activities to help your child develop skills for school and life.
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Make Play Dough - recipe and activities
Did you know you can make play dough in next to no time from everyday ingredients found in your kitchen cupboards? Save money and involve the kids in this thrifty kitchen craft activity.
Click here for details.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/playdough-recipe
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Gruffalo Stayed in the Cave – illustrations about the coronavirus
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the creators of the Gruffalo, have produced a series of cartoons to encourage people to stay home during the crisis.
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Music and Exercise with Corin - join in and singalong and exercise to some of your favourite songs
Singalong
Exercise Songs
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Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)
Now Press Play - audio resource
now>press>play is an immersive audio resource that engages primary school children in the curriculum through emotion, imagination and movement. Immersed in sound, your child will become the main character in a story, meeting people, discovering places and solving problems on an educational adventure they’ll never forget!
http://nowpressplay.co.uk/learn-at-home/
Password: nowpressplay
Click here for the range of experiences available to Key Stage 1.
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The Philosophy Man - brainsqueezers
While schools are shut, they will put up lots of resources each week to get kids thinking and talking with their parents on this page, or with each other and teachers for those still in school. The resources will change every Friday. Games, questions, stories, riddles. Solutions to riddles will follow the next week.
https://www.thephilosophyman.com/brainsqueezers
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Creative Steps - dance
Weekly creative dance lessons for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
https://creativesteps.co/courses/remote-learning/
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BBC Bitesize - KS1 English
Learn and revise support.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zgkw2hv
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Twinkl and BBC - teaching resources for parents
Twinkl have teamed up with BBC Education. They've created engaging videos for 5 -11 year olds covering curriculum subjects and Twinkl's produced content to support teaching from home.
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fgkpw
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ICT Games - phonics, spelling, letter formation, reading, writing, common exception words, etc. (Key Stage 1)
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/literacy.html
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Purple Mash and Serial Mash - cross-curricular resources
https://2simple.com/blog/using-purple-mash-when-school-closed/
Free access to both Purple Mash and Serial Mash for the duration of school Covid-19 closures. Sign up if you are currently not a subscriber to Purple Mash. Access to 1000s of cross-curricular resources.
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Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6)
Now Press Play - audio resource
now>press>play is an immersive audio resource that engages primary school children in the curriculum through emotion, imagination and movement. Immersed in sound, your child will become the main character in a story, meeting people, discovering places and solving problems on an educational adventure they’ll never forget!
http://nowpressplay.co.uk/learn-at-home/
Password: nowpressplay
Click here for the range of experiences available to Key Stage 2.
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The Philosophy Man - brainsqueezers
While schools are shut, they will put up lots of resources each week to get kids thinking and talking with their parents on this page, or with each other and teachers for those still in school. The resources will change every Friday. Games, questions, stories, riddles. Solutions to riddles will follow the next week.
https://www.thephilosophyman.com/brainsqueezers
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Creative Steps - dance
Weekly creative dance lessons for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
https://creativesteps.co/courses/remote-learning/
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BBC Bitesize - KS2 English
Learn and revise support.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zv48q6f
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Twinkl and BBC - teaching resources for parents
Twinkl have teamed up with BBC Education. They've created engaging videos for 5 -11 year olds covering curriculum subjects and Twinkl's produced content to support teaching from home.
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fgkpw
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Researchify - PDFs and audio books
Alice in Wonderland, Wind in the Willows, Railway Children, Jungle Book, Peter Pan, Black Beauty. In Word, pdf andaudiobook formats. A few pages missing here and there in audio format.
https://www.researchify.co.uk/audiobooks.html
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Literacy Trust - free literacy resources
Children's author and illustrator Cressida Cowell has created some fantastic resources for primary school pupils, packed full of writing tips and inspiring...
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Purple Mash and Serial Mash - cross-curricular resources
Free access to both Purple Mash and Serial Mash for the duration of school Covid-19 closures. Sign up if you are currently not a subscriber to Purple Mash. Access to 1000s of cross-curricular resources.
https://2simple.com/blog/using-purple-mash-when-school-closed/
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Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Here are some really useful, fun and educational websites for parents of children with complex needs to access during this period of school closure.
Home-Learning Packs - designed to inspire and support your child to develop skills and confidence in English
Yellow Class Saffron Group (June)
Yellow Class Saffron Group (May)
Yellow Class Honey Group (June)
Yellow Class Honey Group (May)
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Five Little Monkeys Swinging in the Tree
More songs to come ...
Story time with the Yellow Class team - join in with some of your favourite stories
More stories to come ...
Activities - for Honey Group
Activities - for Saffron Group
Circle Time with the Yellow Class team - join in with some of your favourite activities
Monday Circle with Saffron Group
Tuesday Circle with Saffron Group
Wednesday Circle with Saffron Group
Thursday Circle with Saffron Group
Friday Circle with Saffron Group
Monday Circle with Honey Group
Tuesday Circle with Honey Group
Wednesday Circle with Honey Group
Thursday Circle with Honey Group
Friday Circle with Honey Group
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Fine Motor Skills - activities making small movements using the small muscles in your hands and wrists
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Physical Play - physical activities to do in the home, or when space is tight
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In the Bathroom – activities you can do in the bathroom, including mark making on a mirror, sensory play and how to make a paper boat
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Explore this wonderful storybook together
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Supporting Autistic Children – resources
The National Autistic Society has a wealth of resources, activities, guidance, games, videos and online community support for those who are autistic or who are living with a family member who is autistic. There is also lots of useful information about how to deal with the change and disruption of such an unprecedented situation.
There is also information which details some of the issues that autistic adults and children might come across at this time and some tips and links to online resources to help combat these difficulties.
Full Guidance - click link below
https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/coronavirus/resources/tips.aspx
Sibling Support – resources
There are also lots of ideas and resources to support those who are the sibling of someone who is autistic:
https://www.autism.org.uk/about/family-life/siblings.aspx
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Mencap Parents Support – explaining the coronavirus
Many parents are wondering how they can explain the coronavirus to someone who does have autism, so here are several resources which are suitable for all ages:
This guidance sheet has simple explanations and pictures with information about coronavirus and what it is, the symptoms and what to do if you think you have any of them.
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My Story About Pandemics and the Coronavirus by Carol Grey – story
This is a simple and straightforward way of explaining what it is and what is being done to manage the situation, as well as how it is affecting the whole world.
https://carolgraysocialstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pandemics-and-the-Coronavirus.pdf
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Books Beyond Words – visual stories
Books Beyond Words have made a free downloadable book to explain the coronavirus to children with severe learning difficulties. They specialise in explanatory texts that don’t require words.
https://booksbeyondwords.co.uk/downloads-shop/beating-the-virus
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Phoenix Outreach – resources about Covid 19
This web page includes numerous topics to cope with the Covid 19 situation. These include – helping your child understand Covid 19, helping your child talk about Covid 19, coping and calming strategies, doing school work at home, teaching your child how to wash their hands, Autism and the corona virus 20 tips, maintaining and building home routines, and activity ideas for parents at home.
https://www.phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk/thamlets/primary/phoenix/site/pages/outreach
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Symbol World – (visual-based) news and current affairs
Symbol World’s eLlive News produces news stories using visuals from Widget Online helping children with speech and language difficulties to access. The website focuses on a range of topics including, washing your hands, and is updated regularly to reflect the changing news.
https://symbolworld.org/categories/show/31
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BBC Schools – music, dance and sign
This website uses BSL rather than Signalong, but many are similar and the songs are fun.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/bring-the-noise
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HelpKidzLearn – online learning for Special Education
The home of accessible software, enabling children of all abilities to play, develop and achieve.
https://www.helpkidzlearn.com/
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Stephen Hawking Home Learning Page – useful resources for parents to access
https://www.stephenhawking.towerhamlets.sch.uk/page/?title=Home+Learning&pid=72
Music Therapy – songs/videos
https://www.stephenhawking.towerhamlets.sch.uk/page/?title=Music+Therapy+Songs&pid=83
Classroom Songs/Videos – singalong
https://www.stephenhawking.towerhamlets.sch.uk/page/?title=Classroom+Songs&pid=79
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Cause and Effect Activities – accessible activities to use online
https://www.ianbean.co.uk/ss_playzone/
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Songs and Videos – educational songs about animals, days of the week, numbers, friends and much more
http://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/covid19-resources
https://sensorystoriespodcast.com/free-special-stories/
https://sensorystoriespodcast.com/covid-virus/
https://sensorystoriespodcast.com/video-jukebox/
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Play Dough – how to make home-made play dough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVkL60Jm0Nw
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Messy Play Idea – easy and educational sensory play activities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjk-F8Q0hcY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc2MWKXzIVQ
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Sensory Bottles – ‘how to make’ tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7zp7KbxbKY
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Massage Stories – sharing through touch
Massage Stories from Stephen Hawking School, many thanks!
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Music Making – apps to make music
A list of on-line music making apps, including virtual musical instruments and musical games for IPad, tablets and smartphones that support a wide range of functions from emotional, physical, cognitive and creative!
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Speech and Language - resources for parents
Colourful Semantics - Guides
Parent Guide (who doing what where)
Parent Guide (who doing like what where)
Colourful Semantics - Resources
Colourful Semantics - Stories
Jack and the Beanstalk (PowerPoint)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar (PowerPoint)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar (PDF)
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Phonics - Read, Write, Inc.
Ruth Miskin Phonics are scheduling free Read Write Inc. phonics lessons on Facebook and YouTube for children to watch at home; three short Speed Sound lessons with one of their trainers every day for the next two weeks. Films will show at the times below and be available for 24 hours.
New Phonics lessons every day on YouTube from Monday 20th April
To help children learning to read at home during school closure, we are streaming 7 phonics, reading and spelling lessons every weekday on our YouTube channel.
Each lesson is ten to fifteen minutes long and available for 24 hours.
Repeats of lessons streamed up until Friday 3rd April will be shown during the Easter holidays (6th - 17th April excluding Bank Holidays).
Speed Sounds Set 1 - for children in Nursery and Reception and children who are new to English
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Set 1 Speed Sounds 9.30 am (BST)
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Set 1 Word Time 9.45 am
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Set 1 Spelling 10.00 am
Speed Sounds Set 2 - for children in Reception that can read Set 1 Speed Sounds and for children in Year 1 and 2
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Set 2 Speed Sounds and Word Time 10.00 am
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Set 2 Spelling 10.15am
Speed Sounds Set 3 - for children in Year 1 and 2 that can read Set 2 Speed Sounds
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Set 3 Speed Sounds and Word Time 10.30 am
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Set 3 Spelling 10.45 am
Don't worry if you miss a lesson. Once each set has been shown, we will replay one a day from each set.
Click here for our YouTube Speed Sound lesson schedule.
For free Read Write Inc. Phonics eBooks, activities and advice, visit Oxford Owl for Home: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/read-write-inc-home
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Parent Films
Extra information for parents - Two films which explain about RWI phonics. These are on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXOJUPNVnLc and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjlPILhk7bQ
We have two new parent films available on our YouTube Channel:
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Reading Set 3 Speed Sounds and words with your child
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Introduction to daily Phonics lessons.
Please refer parents to our home reading page for information and parent resources.
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Hotline
They now have a hotline for parents and carers helping children learning to read at home with Read Write Inc. Phonics. You can email homereading@ruthmiskin.com with any queries.
https://www.ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/parents/?mc_cid=71ef745098&mc_eid=8851bf28a2
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Oxford Owl for Home Resources - Read, Write, Inc
Activities and eBooks are available on Oxford Owl for Home, including:
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72 eBooks
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62 Speed Sounds Practice Sheets
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8 Speedy Green Word slideshows
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3 Speed Sounds slideshows
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28 Ditty Sheets
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My Set 1 and My Sets 2 and 3 Books as free eBooks.
www.oxfordowl.co.uk/read-write-inc-home
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Reading
Sharing the Love of Reading: Invitations to Engage in RfP 3-16 yrs - mini reading challenges
These mini reading challenges are invitations to engage and share the love of reading!
Example: https://researchrichpedagogies.org/research/supporting-rah/sharing-the-love-of-reading
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Storybooks and games - interactive books
Here you can find lots of lovely interactive books to read online or watch with signing.
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/storybooks-and-games/
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Storytime with Nick
From Monday 20th April, we are releasing Storytime with Nick - films of well-loved stories read by Nick Cannon, a trained actor, teacher and trainer and a wonderful storyteller. See him in action here.
Three stories will be published each week on our YouTube channel and are ideal for Nursery, Reception and KS1 children. So far, we are filming stories by Jeanne Willis, Tom Percival, Jill Murphy, Cressida Owen and Claire Freedman.
Most films will be available for the period of school closure.
https://www.ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/help-during-school-closure/
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Accelerated Reader – reading challenge
Track your independent practice and progress with reading.
Click here for the Bangabandhu Accelerated Reader Key Stage 2 Challenge.
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London Libraries Consortium - children's ebooks
Tower Hamlets Libraries members can access free ebooks from the London Libraries Consortium: Kids at:
Children need to:
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Click on Tower Hamlets Libraries
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Enter the name on their library card
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Enter their library PIN
If children are not Tower Hamlets Libraries members they can join at https://www.ideastore.co.uk/about-us-join-today then access London Libraries Consortium: Kids.
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Audible - children's audio books
For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. Explore the collection, select a title and start listening. It's that easy.
https://stories.audible.com/discovery
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BBC - CBBC
View books turned into TV series, including The Worst Witch, Tracy Beaker, Deadly 60, Hetty Feather, Hank Zipzer, The Demon Headmaster.
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BBC - Jackanory Junior
Storytelling for younger viewers, using videos and read alouds.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007t9wg/clips
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BBC - Blue Peter
Videos on author writing tips, who to read next, Blue Peter Book Awards, story dice challenge, author chats, story challenge with Matt Haig, Cressida Cowell and more…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/blue-peter
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Book Trust - getting children reading
Here you can find lots of lovely interactive books to read online or watch with signing. Also, free, fun kids' games to enjoy online. Whether you want some number games, puzzle games, colouring or the Shape Game, you'll find lots of interactive activities to try.
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/storybooks-and-games
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Oxford Owl - free eBooks
Advice and support for parents, educational activities and games, free eBook library for 3- to 11-year-olds. You must register to access the ebooks.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
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Writing
IXL - personalised English learning
All subjects and resources are currently free and you don't have to be a member
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ICT Games - phonics, spelling, letter formation, reading, writing, common exception words, etc. (Key Stage 2)
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/literacy.html
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National Literacy Trust - free literacy resources
Children's author and illustrator Cressida Cowell has created some fantastic resources for primary school pupils, packed full of writing tips and inspiring... (Key Stage 2)
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Pobble365 - daily writing and grammar challenges
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Visuwords - visual dictionary, visual thesaurus and interactive lexicon
This website freely does what it says on the tin: creating interesting graphic visuals for your word choices.
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Describing Words - find adjectives for nouns you are trying to describe
This website has a simple premise: punch in a noun and you get countless descriptive words, with a helpful sort for ‘frequency’ and for ‘uniqueness’. Very useful for story writing.
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Pen Pal Project – connecting children with older people
Having a pen pal can promote healthy development for children and is a great opportunity to end loneliness and isolation through intergenerational work.
Pen Pal - Mental Health Matters
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A Line Art – writing poetry
Fancy writing a poem about your home?
This is a 5-minute programme where Anna Bruder and Arji Manuelpillai from A Line Art share interactive arts, crafts, activities, stories, poems and games for the whole family to make and try at home. This episode is about writing a poem about your home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jUh54K2s3A&feature=youtu.be
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Maths
IXL - personalised maths learning
All subjects and resources are currently free and you don't have to be a member
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Cool Maths - maths games
https://www.coolmath4kids.com/ (Key Stage 1 & 2)
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Prodigy Maths - maths support
www.prodigygame.com (Key Stage 1 & 2)
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Top Marks – maths challenges
Hit the button - https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Daily 10 for maths - https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10
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Maths Chase – simple maths learning games
Maths Chase is a completely free home online learning tool where children can play times tables games, along with many other mathematics skill-based games!
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Other Subjects
Discovery Education Espresso - making teaching at home easier
As a school, we are signed up to the award-winning, curriculum-centred primary teaching resource made by teachers for teachers. During these difficult times, we are hoping to help you save time, deliver high quality education and inspire your children.
Suitable for our whole school from Foundation to Year 6, you will find a wide range of videos, games, resources and activities for all curriculum areas as well as a daily news feed.
https://www.discoveryeducation.co.uk/what-we-offer/discovery-education-espresso
Student login - student35409
Password - bangab
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Studyladder - Mathematics, English, Science and more!
A comprehensive program of online educational activities for students aged 4 to 12, mapped to the curriculum.
https://www.studyladder.co.uk/
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National Geographic Kids - activities and quizzes
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The Artful Parent - free art activities
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The Imagination Tree - creative art and craft activities
https://theimaginationtree.com
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Duolingo - learn languages for free
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BBC School Radio - learning resources for primary age offering video, audio and downloads for Early Years, KS1 and KS2
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Blockly - learn computer programming skills, fun and free!
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Scratch - creative computer programming
https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
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Geography Games - geography gaming
https://world-geography-games.com
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Science Sparks - science experiments for children
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Crash Course Kids - Youtube videos on many subjects
https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
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STEM Learning - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
STEM Learning have produced materials to help parents and guardians to engage children in science, maths, computing and design and technology activities.
https://www.stem.org.uk/home-learning/primary
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The British Museum - explore this amazing museum of human history, art and culture from home
The British Museum’s permanent collection of some eight million works is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence, having been widely sourced during the era of the British Empire.
https://blog.britishmuseum.org/how-to-explore-the-british-museum-from-home/
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Library – books, books and more books!
The School Library Service has been busy creating the Ultimate List of Free Online Resources, helpfully organised by subject and type. This includes subjects beyond just English and Maths and is constantly being updated.
http://www.towerhamlets-sls.org.uk/links/
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Minecraft – educational games
Microsoft has made some of its educational Minecraft games freely available. The educational version is a specialised version of the hit block-building game that was designed for classroom use and will be available to download for free from the Minecraft Marketplace until 30 June, 2020.
The educational content lets players explore the International Space Station though a partnership with NASA, learn to code with a robot, visit famous Washington DC landmarks, find and build 3D fractals, learn what it’s like to be a marine biologist, and so much more.
https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/marketplace
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Stepney City Farm - Newsletter
News about what is happening down on the farm.
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Theatre
Half Moon Theatre at Home - enjoy some world-class theatre
Half Moon Theatre is offering families access to some of its content online. A selection of recent much-loved productions for young people will be made available free, for everyone over the coming weeks, as well as access to backstage interviews and useful information about virtual things to do.
https://www.halfmoon.org.uk/live/
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Cookery
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts - Adopt a Chef
Have a look at their children's pack which is full of information on healthy eating and cooking tips, as well as some activities. Also make sure to check out their social media and visit their YouTube channel for upcoming recipes and videos.
https://www.royalacademyofculinaryarts.org.uk/what-we-do/adopt-a-school/
Twitter: @ChefsAdoptaSch
Instagram: @ChefsAdoptaSch
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmYadhbZ7bA&t=2s
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Ready, Steady, Cook! - weird and wonderful recipes to try at home
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Competitions!
This Hidden Island - writing competition (closing date Friday 15th May 2020)
www.towerhamlets.sls.org/uk/cwc20
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The Wilbur Smith Adventure - writing prize (closing date 5th May 2020)
www.wilbur-niso-smithfoundation.org/awards/intro
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Medicspot Handwash Challenge - art and media competition (closing 31th June 2020)
They are asking primary school children to share their creative ideas to help encourage frequent hand washing. Children could make a poster, film a video, record a song, do a science experiment or write a poem about hand washing.
https://www.medicspot.co.uk/handwash
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IntoFilm – film review award
Encourage young people to write a review of any film they watch in 100 words or less. Then, simply send us a photo of their review on Twitter or Facebook, and include the entrant's age, and the winner will receive a £20 Amazon voucher. A winner will be awarded every two weeks - just remember to tag us in each post and use the hashtag #Review100
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Food vs Verse - poetry competition (closing date Friday 31st July)
We are inviting primary school pupils in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 year groups to enter our Food vs. Verse Competition.
For information click here.
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Health and Well-being
Coronavirus - advice on staying safe and what you can do if you are worried.
Advice provided by Psychologist Laverne Antrobus - https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51896156
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Don't bottle up your worries - talk to a trusted adult.
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Find different ways to stay in touch with elderly relatives - either by telephone or video call.
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Get your information from trusted sources - like Doctors, NHS and Newsround.
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Don't worry about what you cannot control - do what you can to control the spread of the virus. Wash your hands and follow the advice of Doctors.
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Do things you enjoy and keep yourself busy - you could try reading a book, playing a board game or doing some arts and crafts.
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If your school has closed and you are at home - your school can provide you will all the schoolwork and revision materials you need.
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Organise your day - try to ensure that you have time to study, but also time to relax.
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Follow the NHS advice about staying in your home - the NHS website advises that you should stay at home to stop coronavirus spreading, but they do say that you can do one form of exercise per day, for example a run, walk or cycle alone (inform parents) or with members of your household.
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Getting a good night’s sleep - tips from BBC Newsround
Clinical psychologist Dr Claire Halsey provides her top tips for getting a good night's sleep - https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/47580764
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Be active and busy during the daytime
Get outside (the NHS recommend that you should only leave the house for one form of exercise a day, for example, a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household). You can also build a den or kick a ball around. Inside you can have a dance-off in the living room, set yourself an obstacle course or act out your favourite story.
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No napping during the daytime
Sleeping during the daytime may make it harder to sleep at night because your body may have had all the rest it needs. Try to stay awake till bedtime.
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No lights, no noise
Keep the light out and block any noise too. Your brain will find it easier to switch off if you keep the curtains closed and have done your best to block out extra noise.
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Slow down
Pick quiet games in the hour before bedtime by choosing puzzles, board games and reading and to turn off tablets and TVs.
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Use your imagination
Try thinking of something a bit boring will help you switch off - e.g. think of fluffy white sheep jumping over a fence over and over again.
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Childline – information and advice
You might not be able to speak to all the people you normally turn to for support. But it can help to talk to people at home, your friends online or to Childline. Talking about what’s happening and how you’re feeling can help you realise you’re not alone.
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Nuffield Health – wellbeing journal
They have created a wellbeing journal filled with challenges and activities to keep children happy, healthy and active whilst at home.
http://www.nuffieldhealth.com/kidswellbeing
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NHS Change4Life – sugar swaps
Do you need some ideas about how to reduce your child’s sugar intake? Reaching for sugary snacks and treats might feel very tempting while staying at home, so try swapping items for some healthy alternatives
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/food-facts/sugar/sugar-swaps-for-kids
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PE with Joe – fitness
To help maintain your physical fitness, Joe Wicks; The Body Coach, will be live streaming ‘PE with Joe’ every morning at 9am on YouTube. Previous episodes will also be accessible on his YouTube channel and each episode is 30 minutes long. It is quite high intensity, but a lot of fun! And you can always start by just doing 10 or 15 minutes and then building up. There is a long introduction in the first episode which you may want to skip.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvQafyve889qVcPxYEjdSTl
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Cosmic Kids Yoga – yoga, mindfulness and relaxation
To support your mental and physical wellbeing, you may find this relaxing and calming. The clips are of varying lengths, but are all fairly short. You can access Cosmic Kids Yoga on their YouTube channel. You will find yoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed especially for primary school aged children, but there’s nothing to stop adults benefitting as well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKmRB2Z3g2s
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NHS Fitness Studio - exercise videos for Primary, Secondary children and parents
Take your pick from 24 instructor-led videos across aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, Pilates and yoga. These workouts have been created by fitness experts Instructor Live and range from 10 to 45 minutes.
https://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/
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5-a-day Fitness - Hula en Español
Warm up with 5-a-day. Exercise your body while learning Spanish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_Clwq4osEQ&t=72s
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Bromley by Bow Centre – explaining Coronavirus to children (and resources)
https://www.bbbc.org.uk/covid-19-resources-guides/
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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health - stay at home activities for children and young people
https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/stay-home-activities-children-young-people#downloadBox
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Rights Respecting Schools
Here are some useful links and activities to help you continue with your children’s rights education at home.
Kahoot! - rights quiz
Take a quiz with your child and find out who knows more about children’s rights, you or them!
https://create.kahoot.it/pages/ef075eb8-7705-4039-970f-72e225b34ad4?_=1571351715
Kahoot! - user and support guide
https://www.unicef.org.uk/rights-respecting-schools/kahoot-online-rights-games/
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World’s Largest Lesson - animated films
Find out about the Global Goals through a wealth of resources including comics and animated films.
https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/animated-films/
Stories and Comics - how to help our planet
https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/using-the-power-of-comics/
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UNICEF - weekly resources
After Easter UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools will be launching resource packs called Article of the Week. This pack will contain lessons, activities and project ideas linked to rights to help you keep children’s understanding of rights fresh and up to date. We will send you more details of this when it is launched.
Handwashing with Leena - a great handwashing video
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Celebrity Home Learning!
Daily Events
For those of you who like a bit of structure in your lives; here's what various celebrities are offering you and your kids for free daily help with their education while schools are closed:
9.00am - PE with Joe Wicks https://youtu.be/6v-a_dpwhro
10.00am - Maths with Carol Vorderman www.themathsfactor.com
11.00am - English with David Walliams https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
12.00pm - Lunch (cooking with Jamie Oliver) https://www.jamieoliver.com/features/category/get-kids-cooking/
1.00pm - Music with Myleene Klass https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQh2wgJ5tOrixYBn6jFXsXQ
1.30pm - Dance with Darcey Bussel https://twitter.com/diversedancemix/status/1241098264373592065
2.00pm - History with Dan Snow (free for 30-days) https://tv.historyhit.com/signup/package
4.00pm - Home Economics with Theo Michaels (Mon/Wed/Fri) https://www.instagram.com/theocooks
Non-Daily Events
Upcoming schedule - Science with Professor Brian Cox, Robin Ince & Guests https://cosmicshambles.com/stayathome/upcoming-schedule
9.30am Wednesday 25 March - Geography with Steve Backshall https://twitter.com/SteveBackshall/status/1242058846941712385
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Family Activities
Dance, Opera, Ballet and more - activities for all the family
Have a look at these fun and interesting interactive websites from the Royal Opera House and others, with activities for children and all the family to take part in.