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Useful Websites

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More useful websites:

  • 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  • BBC Learning - This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision.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.
  • 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 Kids - As above for a younger audience
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • DK Find Out - Activities and quizzes
  • Twinkl - This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.
  • Teaching Packs - Learning packs to print out, there's LOADS of them and each pack can be tailored to different learners.
  • Toy Theatre - Educational online games