Home Learning

Topic outline

• Home Learning 2020
  

  Home Learning 2020

  We are delighted to have all children back in school and you will understand that at this early stage of the term teachers are focused on settling children into routines again.  Therefore we have put in place some interim home learning materials for any children who have to self-isolate, and will be working on more substantial plans over the coming weeks.  Please note if your child is unwell, there is no expectation that they complete schoolwork.  

  
  

  Autumn Learning Packs - on each class page there are Autumn Learning packs (and the answers!)  Please let the school office know if you would like a paper copy of the pack for your year group and we will arrange to get it to you.  
  
  Useful links - we continue to use White Rose Maths in school, as well as TT Rockstars, Spelling Shed and Mathletics (links below).  These can all be used at home as well.  Class pages also have useful links.  Alongside many other resources, BBC Bitesize have catch-up lessons for each year group covering key concepts, which parents may find useful.  
  
  Activity suggestions - there are many STEM, creative and physical activity suggestions below.  If your child would like to share any work with their class teacher, please do email.  We are in the process of setting up this year's Google Classrooms and more home learning will be available there in due course.  
  

  • Safeguarding 

    While we hope you find our home learning ideas helpful, the most important thing is that we are able to keep our families safe and healthy.    These links may help with that:

    NSPCC - talking to children worried about coronavirus
    

    SCARF Home Learning Pack - keeping myself healthy, inside and out

    Childline - children can contact at any time for advice and support.
    

    
    

    If you have an urgent safeguarding or wellbeing concern about a child please call MASH (Safeguarding Hub) on 0345 050 7666.  
    

    You can also contact Mrs Hull as Designated Safeguarding Lead at head@kidmore-end.co.uk or by phone during school hours 0118 357 3149.

    
    

    Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy September 2020

    
    

• Tried and Tested Links
  

  Tried and Tested Links

  Click below to access some  websites we recommend for home learning activities.  You will also find useful links on class pages.

  • Mathletics

  • TT Rockstars

  • Spelling Shed

  Please note the same password is used for Mathletics, TT Rockstars and Spelling Shed 

  • nrich.maths.org - Maths at Home 

  • Oxford Owl 

  • BBC Bitesize

  • Phonics Play (may require payment)

  In addition you can access materials from the BBC for each year group here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons
• English and Maths
  

  English and Maths

  • If you are self-isolating, you can try activities on Mathletics, TT Rockstars and Spelling Shed.  Remember these all have the same log-in details.  

    
    

    • White Rose Maths - you could revisit lessons in areas you know you need practice, or try some of the games on BBC Bitesize.  You will find the White Rose parent workbooks linked on each class page.  
    • I see Maths Games and Activities - more activities from this provider of excellent maths resources

    • Reading activities for Any Book - 25 activities to use with any book you are reading!
    • Home School Book guides - a list of recommended books sorted by age group 
    • Authorfy - including some fabulous 10 minute writing challenges set by real authors

  • Book Bingo - some lovely ideas for enjoying reading! File
  • Storytime online - QR codes and links to stories read aloud for all ages File
  • 20 games to play with dice File
• STEM suggestions
  

  STEM suggestions

  • Starters for STEM - ideas from STEM Learning URL
  • Family Activities from STEM Learning - including videos from STEM ambassadors URL
  • Explorify - Science activities updated each week URL
  • Learning at home with Barefoot Computing including mini-missions URL
  • There are lots of tutorials and activities to explore on the  Scratch programming site.  You can also try Scratch Junior or the Beebot app for younger children.  

  • Online Safety Home Activity Packs from ThinkUKnow UPDATED late June with activities about online gaming! URL
• Creative challenges
  

  Creative challenges

  • Five Art Projects to Try At Home URL
  • Home is where the Art is...ideas from the National Gallery URL
  • BBC Ten Pieces at Home - ideas to stay musical at home URL
  • Engage Children's Art Week Online - lots of ideas for creative thinking URL
  • Oxford Philharmonic At Home - videos for children aged 7+ URL
• Get Active!
  

  Get Active!

  • Outdoor activity ideas from the Canals and Rivers Trust URL
  • You can keep children (and yourselves) moving using these resources 

    • Active Leaders - lots of ideas including Explorers' Walks around Sonning Common
    • Active Kids Family Friendly Games - can you make your own workout?
    • Youth Sport Trust - 60 second challenges and lots more
    • Haktive at Home - weekly challenges from Mrs Seymour 
    • Supermovers (BBC)
    • Go Noodle - movement and mindfulness activities
    • Cosmic Kids Yoga - youtube channel with lots of yoga ideas for young children

     Harold's Daily Diary - a daily blog with ideas for well being from our friends at Life Education
    

• Time to reflect
  

  Time to reflect

  • BeSpace prayer and reflection activities for home URL
  • You might find these clips from CBeebies and Blue Peter helpful to start a conversation about the protests about racism going on in the USA and UK at the moment.  The Newsround website has lots more great information.
    

  • Animated BBC films to teach 3-7 year olds about different religions URL
  • Short BBC films for 7-11 year olds featuring children from 5 of the world’s major religions URL