Welcome to our Remote (Home) Learning Zone. 

This is where we will provide the necessary support and guidance you may require with our remote learning

Please note that Arksey Primary School takes no responsibility for external website content. 

Useful Home Learning Links

         www.twinkl.co.uk/offer - Twinkl have kindly offered to make all their resources free enter the code UKTWINKLHELPS.

• https://2simple.com/purple-mash/ - Purple Mash is aligned entirely to the KS1/KS2 curriculum and covers subjects as diverse as reading, writing, history, design technology. It has a significant number of activities.

• https://circletimefun.com/ - An online video resource which offers a series of video classes for early learners (Early Years/KS1). It contains a diverse array of age-appropriate subject-specific knowledge, including cookery, sing-a-long, interactive storytime on-demand.

• https://kids.classroomsecrets.co.uk/ - A series of bright and colourful activities for primary age pupils.

• www.century.tech/coronavirus-support/An AI engine which creates a personalised learning path for each pupil and allows them access to thousands of English, Mathematics and Science resources. Teachers and instructors have dashboards which allow them to track pupils’ progress.

• www.good2learn.com/good2learn/subscribe - A series of national curriculum-aligned online English and Mathematics lessons, available online and compatible with tablets and computers. Provides feedback for parents and learners.

• https://www.educationcity.com/free-resources/ A selection of free resources for different areas of learning.

Maths Home Learning Webpages:-

• www.topmarks.co.uk - The Topmarks website is safe and used in schools around the country for its great Maths activities. There are engaging games and interactive activities to help learn more about maths topics.
• www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk - The Topmarks website is safe and used in schools around the country for its great Maths activities. There are engaging games and interactive activities to help learn more about maths topics.
• www.crickweb.co.uk - This website is full of times tables questions and challenges so you can improve your speed! 
• www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zjxhfg8 - These BBC Bitesize websites have a range of Maths activities for Key Stage One and Two. It has fun games and activities to complete to help learn about number, measure and geometry. 
• https://www.khanacademy.org - 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.
• www.themathsfactor.com/  Carol Vorderman Maths
• https://uk.ixl.com/math/year-6  Maths word problems for y6 children
• https://uk.ixl.com/math/year-5  Maths word problems for y5 children
• https://www.teachactive.org/my-account/?code=80PDY Active Homework for Children
• https://whiterosemaths.com/resources/primary-resources/ White Rose Maths Primary Resources
• https://www.prodigygame.com/  Prodigy Maths.

Daily Phonics Lessons

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP_FbjYUP_UtldV2K_-niWw/channels?view_as=public  Letters and Sounds Phonics Lessons available from Monday 27th April.
• https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ruth+miskin+phonics+sounds&sp=mAEB Read, Write, Inc Phonics Lessons
• https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/  Phonics

Reading Home Learning Webpages

• www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for_home/ - Oxford Owl has lots of suggestions and helpful ways to support reading and comprehension at home. There is also access to a free eBook library of 250 books, along with suggestions for reading books and kid’s activities. 
• https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB5TN0ac12P8QxBoW8qSfmIpZIzqyBKi0 Online stories for KS1 from Read with Oxford
• www.lovereading4kids.co.uk - A great link for news on new books, recommendations and emphasising the importance of books in our modern world, where so much is digital. 
• www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/reading - This site has many links to some great reading activities including comprehension, deduction, fiction and non-fiction in a fun way. 
• http://stories.audible.com/start-listen - Now FREE, audio book stories for children.
• www.wordsforlife.org.uk/
• https://small-talk.org.uk/
• https://sfs.org.uk/resources/factsheets
• www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/our-recommendations/best-books-for-0-5s
• https://www.researchify.co.uk/audiobooks.html Free Classic texts for UKS2 children
• https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/ 30 days of Free Audio Stories by David Walliams
• https://readingwise.com/coronavirus-support
• https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/activities/ Free resource packs based on the books of David Walliams
• http://www.funenglishgames.com/readinggames/poem.html Online Poem comprehension game
• https://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/reading/ Online interactive reading comprehension with Audio feature
• https://litfilmfest.com/shop/reading-rocks-reviews/? Lit Film Fest
• https://schools.firstnews.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR20wfqrVuFUyq_rgrPf6-MSWoDjhXJ_CcFs8iayePJzkVN-ieDhyh1rF0o  First News Educ
• https://literacytrust.org.uk/ Literacy Trust
• https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home Harry Potter Home Hub - Harry Potter related activities.
• https://nosycrowcoronavirus.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Coronavirus-ABookForChildren.pdf Free reading book by Axel Scheffler.
• https://subscribe.firstnews.co.uk/pdf-issue-thanks/ First News Magazine for Children.
• https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ Summer Reading Challenge - Doncaster Libraries.

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar ( SPaG) Home Learning Weblinks:-

• www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11years/spelling-and-grammar -The Topmarks website is safe and used in schools around the country and is great for English activities for Key Stage Two. It has fun games and activities to complete to help learn about Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar. 
• www.bbc.com/bitesize/topics/zhrrd2p - This BBC website has a range of activities to help with Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar activities for Key Stage Two
• www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2literacy.html - The Crickweb website is great for a range of English activities for Key Stage One and Two. There are a selection of fun and interactive Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar activities for Key Stage One and Two.
• https://plprimarystars.com/resources/solve--shoot--score?utm_campaign=1872854_HL%20Sunday%20email%2029.03.20&utm_medium=email&utm_source=edcoms&dm_i=3VTU,1453Q,5Y7UZL,3X084,1 Solve, Shoot, Score … quick fire, football related spelling game.
• https://plprimarystars.com/resources/spelling-challenge?utm_campaign=1872854_HL%20Sunday%20email%2029.03.20&utm_medium=email&utm_source=edcoms&dm_i=3VTU,1453Q,5Y7UZL,3X084,1  Premier League spelling challenge

Writing Home Learning Webpages:-

• www.funenglishgames.com/writinggames/debate.html - This website promotes children’s ability to debate. More suitable for Key Stage Two. 
• https://readforgood.org/ - On this website, children are able to create a short story that is fun and inspirational. From this, children can create extended adventures. This is suitable for all ages.   
• www.ictgames.com/literacy.html - This website has lots of exciting games for children who would like to practise their phonics and spelling of the high frequency words. 
• http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/ - This brilliant resource covers many areas of English, such as spelling and phonics, reading, grammar, punctuation and writing for different text types 
•  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs3rCIhtQso - Jane Considine, live writing lesson for children on YouTube
• www.pobble365.com - Writing activities that the children can use as a stimulus for writing.
• http://www.theliteracycompany.co.uk/free-resources/ - Downloadable (now free) resource packs for phonics and writing. Reception to Year 8.
• https://plprimarystars.com/resources/premier-league-writing-stars-poetry-challenge?utm_campaign=1872854_HL%20Sunday%20email%2029.03.20&utm_medium=email&utm_source=edcoms&dm_i=3VTU,1453Q,5Y7UZL,3X084,1
• https://plprimarystars.com/resources/
• https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/ Young Writers writing competitions!
• https://www.writetounite.co.uk/ WRITE TO UNITE - Creative writing project to spread positivity and hope (use on Chrome)

Science Home Learning Webpages

• https://mysteryscience.com - free science lessons
• www.crestawards.org - science awards you can complete from home
• https://www.brainpop.com/ 
• http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/revision/Science/
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z2pfb9q
• http://www.supascience.co.uk/ 
• https://www.stem.org.uk/primary-science
• https://www.youtube.com/user/maddiemoate Live science experiments at 11am. Lots of cool science experiments.
• https://t.co/DzMQ2jeZfz  Science on Twitter.
• https://twitter.com/CrodaSTEM/status/1244552830473719808?s=03
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33hGvJTxkuI&feature=youtu.be Learn about the parts of a flower with Josh G
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2zIVrvXh0g&feature=youtu.be Learn about solids, liquids and gases with Josh G
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1pp70DuHyg&feature=youtu.be Plane experiment with Josh G
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOME4pFUxkA&feature=youtu.be Rocks and Minerals learning with Josh G
• https://thekidshouldseethis.com/  The Kids Should See This - wide range of cool educational videos.
• https://thecrashcourse.com/  Crash Course.  You Tube videos on many subjects.
• https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/03/nature-detectives/  Nature Detectives.  A lot of these can be done in the garden.
• https://www.crestawards.org/  Crest Awards.  Science awards you can complete from home.
• https://idea.org.uk/  Idea Awards.  Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete from home.
• https://twitter.com/CrodaSTEM/status/1247068646792400896 Science Activity Sheets for all ages.

Geography Home Learning Webpages

• https://world-geography-games.com/world.html - Geography gaming
• https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/ - Activities and quizzes for younger children
• https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?text=Geography+primary - Georgraphy primary learning

PE Home Learning Webpages

• https://mailchi.mp/5929caa9c1e8/keep-active-with-active-fusion-week-2?e=842ef2d5c4
•  Active Fusion daily challenges. Each day at 2pm, we started to bring to you new, innovative ways to keep children, yourselves and your family active from the comfort of your own home.
• https://twitter.com/Active_Fusion/status/1243180907768369152
• https://twitter.com/Active_Fusion/status/1242451101682728960
• https://twitter.com/Active_Fusion/status/1242451101682728960
• https://twitter.com/Active_Fusion/status/1242089816013049867
• https://twitter.com/Active_Fusion/status/1242089816013049867
• https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPy56tmTI89AlYwablw5FPhkJKJNvpjPQ&fbclid=IwAR3M42YjZckw-BtKLR7NfMm5YqSK5cXoxZJ9JGjUW1yRd0wxxZ1ce3c5vP8
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ  The Body Coach

History Home Learning Webpages

• https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home - Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities
• www.historylearningsite.co.uk/ - This site contains a range of basic resources that provide an introduction to core historical topics.
• www.historyextra.com/ - An easy-to-read online history magazine which is partially free, covering subjects as diverse as the Ancient Romans and Hitler.
• https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?text=History+primary

Computing Home Learning Webpages

• www.code.org - A resource that the children can use and gives them access to a range of coding activities that they have accessed in the classroom.
• https://blockly.games - Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
• https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/ - Creative computer programming.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxIPibLom2o&feature=youtu.be - Coding tutorials.
• https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/support-tools/home-activity-worksheets?utm_source=Thinkuknow&utm_campaign=03cb8440df-TUK_ONLINE_SAFETY_AT_HOME_24_03_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0b54505554-03cb8440df-55217601 - Stay Safe online
• https://ed.ted.com/  Ted Ed.  All sorts of engaging education videos.

Art, Design and Technology Home Learning Webpages

• https://theimaginationtree.com - Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
• https://www.redtedart.com - Easy arts and crafts for young children

• https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk - Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.

• https://www.paulcarneyarts.com/online-drawing-home - Graded observational drawing

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjpNMIjkGJ-vxuOhsN2xxTA Pete McKee Cartoon Sketch Workshop for Beginners

• https://www.stevenbrownart.co.uk/pages/colouring-sheet  Steve Brown creative colouring sheets

Design & Technology Home Learning Links

• https://www.theschoolrun.com/cooking-and-nutrition-in-primary-schools 

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8f7-dQhFwAfRHqLmcgB4EQ -  Kiddy Cook - video demonstrations teaching children how to use kitchen equipment and make suitable recipes.

• https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/kids-cooking  BBC Good Food Recipes for Children.

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges  BBC Blue Peter Badges.

• https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/  The Artful Parent - Good Free Art Activities.

• https://www.redtedart.com/  Easy Crafts for Kids.

• https://theimaginationtree.com/  Creative Art and Craft Activities for the very youngest.

• https://pawprintfamily.com/  Paw Print Badges.  Free challenge packs and other downloads.

• https://www.tinkercad.com/  Tinkercad.   All kinds of making.

Languages Home Learning Webpages

• https://www.duolingo.com - Learn languages for free. Can be used on the web or in an app.

PSHE Home Learning Webpages

• www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath - Now free, meditations and mindfulness for children and adults.
• www.mindfulnessinschools.org/misp-sit-together
• www.youtubecom/blippi+toothbrush
• https://indd.adobe.com/view/ac1c3fa7-aef1-4f40-ada9-a8e38f7230fe
• https://hecticteachersite.wordpress.com/2020/03/22/pshe-home-learning-projects/ 
• https://t.co/HcA8FxspAd?amp=1 - Sheffield Hallam University Support for Families

Music Home Learning Webpages

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-rHkC4MJxc&app=desktop  Young Voices Sing along and part singing lesson.
• https://www.outoftheark.co.uk/ Free at home musical resources from Out of the Ark.

RE Home Learning Websites

• https://www.reonline.org.uk/teaching-resources/

Extra Curricular Home Learning Pages

• https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/ - Ideas for projects for any child, not just scouts.
• https://ed.ted.com - All sorts of engaging educational videos.
• https://thekidshouldseethis.com - Wide range of educational videos.
• https://thecrashcourse.com - You Tube videos on many subjects.
• https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids - As above but for a younger audience.
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio - Listening activities for the younger ones.
• https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/ - A lot of these can be done in a garden.
• https://toytheater.com/ - Educational online games.
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround News broadcasts for children based on current affairs

General

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/  The Wildlife Trust.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/live-lessons  BBC - Live Lessons for Primary School Children.

https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/  Beavers, Cubs & Scouts - The Great Indoors.

https://www.tts-group.co.uk/home+learning+activities.html  TTS Group - Home Learning Packs for School Children.

https://theshirleyjourney.com/  The Shirley Journey - Activities to do at home from bird feeders to Lego.

https://www.schoolsobservatory.org/learn  National Schools Observatory (Space).

https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/home-learning-resources.html  Scholastic - Reading, Thinking & Growing at home.

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/  National Geographic Kids.

Activities and Quizzes

https://www.khanacademy.org/ 

Khan Academy.  Especially good for maths and computing of all ages, but other subjects too.  This uses the US grade system, but it's mostly common material.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

BBC Learning.  The site is full of language learning and BBC Bitesize for revision.  No TV licence required except for the BBC iPlayer.

https://www.futurelearn.com/

Futurelearn.  Free to access 100's of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (younger learners can use a parent account).

https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/parents/

DK Find Out. Covers all curriculum subjects and more.  There are quizzes, videos and animations.

https://toytheater.com/

Toy Theatre.  Educational online games.

Fun Webpages- 

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj0shfH3pzhrf3dOrSj_pRw - Live dough disco daily at 9.30am. Perfect for children in reception and nursery. You'll need play dough or similar.
• https://twitter.com/RealMattLucas/status/1242543250533203968?s=03 - Baked Potatoes

• https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-advice-to-support-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak

• New advice to support mental health during coronavirus outbreak - GOV.UK

        People struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will be offered additional online support and                practical guidance to help them cope.  www.gov.uk

• http://safelives.org.uk/news-views/domestic-abuse-and-covid-19
• https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak
• https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
• You might be worried about coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it could affect your life. This may include being asked to stay at home      or avoid other people.   www.mind.org.uk