Hello. I never thought I would be doing this, but with all schools due to close on Friday, I'm like millions of other mums out there stressing about how to keep their children entertained and while maintaining their education (I have three sons!).
To answer this question, I started frantically scouring the internet to find resources. Over the course of the morning, I've managed to compile a list of websites and free resources I can use to stop my boys' brains exploding with boredom and driving me round the bend! I will also be working on a daily routine later today, so please feel free to come follow us on Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/groups/578522886065026/
I hope these can help just a little - we all have to stick together in these hard times. I will be doing more home-schooling blogs soon, so please follow me for updates.
Facebook are offering lots of free daily and weekly live events (links below):
Glasow Science Centre are bringing a bit of science into your home every day at 10am to help keep everyone inspired in these challenging times.
This MONDAY 23rd 9AM 🕘 Dan Hancock Fitness will be going LIVE to do PE at home for parents and kids 💪🏼
This is for all age groups and everyone is welcome.
If the uptake is good he will be hoping to make this a weekly or even daily fixture.
PE WITH JOE starting Monday morning at 9am on his YOUTUBE channel: The Body Coach TV 📺 I’m going to be the Nations PE teacher everyday Monday to Friday at 9am. Please please share this with as many people as you can ❤️ Our kids need this more than ever.
Live drawing every day with Steve Harpster at 2:00 pm eastern standard time 6pm Our time on Harptoons Facebook page.
Ragdolly Annas are doing free singing and dancing live classes daily at 10.30am aimed at 0-5 years olds.
Music Shakers are also doing free music classes live daily at 10am again for 0-5 years old:
Museums and zoo are providing free virtual tours and live Animal Cams which could be great for learning.
I've also found some great support Facebook support groups which have endless ideas and advice on things we can do at home.
Wordbooks are offering a library of books to read for free: sites here are some of the ones I have found I will update As I find more.
World Book Online have just made their fabulous collection of over 3,000 ebooks and audiobooks available for free for children to access at home. https://worldbook.kitaboo.com/reader/worldbook/index.html?usertoken=Mjk5MzQ6MTpJUjA5MjAxNjoyOmNsaWVudDE2OTc6MTY5NzoyMjE2Mjg4OjE6MTU4NDM4MDExMzA2Mjp1cw%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR3n4hBdlGFH2hn9JBIq9RNvOrrcehro0Ka0i3RX3ORg6W4LrjHPcgHMbMs
Scouts are offering free indoor activity ideas.
Free Printable daily stay at home diary.
British Sign are offering free courses for under 18s
David Walliams site is offering lots of free activities.
This looks awesome! A digital Harry potter Escape room.
Twinkl are offering free access with code: PARENTSTWINKLHELPS.
Phonic Play are offering free access: Username: MARCH20 Password: HOME.
Sumdog is a big hit in our house and they are also offering free access
Another good one is Timetable Rockstar's
CALLING ALL PARENTS!!!!
Order your children some FREE math sheets from this free website. https://www.doxdirect.com/printable-times-tables/?fbclid=IwAR2kUxjU0hxanF9Rs2ocOgiQzUDnfQRggqyp0lByYwpktgHgo3KqM2unkeQ
COMPLETELY FREE! Don’t even have to pay postage!!!
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.
BBC Learning
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 licence 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).
Blockly
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
Scratch
Creative computer programming
Ted Ed
All sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic Kids
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Duolingo
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Mystery Science
Free science lessons
The Kids Should See This
Wide range of cool educational videos
Crash Course
You Tube videos on many subjects
Crash Course Kids
As above for a younger audience
Crest Awards
Science awards you can complete from home.
iDEA Awards
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Paw Print Badges
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Tinkercad
All kinds of making.
Prodigy Maths
Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.
Cbeebies Radio
Listening activities for the younger ones.
Nature Detectives
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
British Council
Resources for English language learning
Oxford Owl for Home
Lots of free resources for Primary age
Big History Project
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Geography Games
Geography gaming!
Blue Peter Badges
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
The Artful Parent
Good, free art activities
Red Ted Art
Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination Tree
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Toy Theater
Educational online games
DK Find Out
Activities and quizzes
For any children suffering from stress and anxiety these you tube Yoga lessons are fantastic. https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga?fbclid=IwAR29J-S5zfhAZTR_A0GwJyXiL5X2HOrLm8SCwpEi8Zgm6b8Vmqn2v1KP5wc&app=desktop
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