HOME LEARNING IDEAS.
List of home-based learning resources grouped into subject areas. I am not affiliated to any of the links in this list.
The big list below is based on learning on Technology or via print outs.
There is also cooking and gardening which can offer physical learning for children who may feel cooped up.
Planting out seeds, Some places offer free seeds to children https://innocentbiggrow.com/#homeGrowingKits and some places offer seeds cheaply https://seedmegastore.co.uk/
Helping cook something new like a cake / dinner or lunch also is a good way to learn new skills. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/search/recipes?query=Kids%20cooking
Painting and craft supplies, there are good deals at hobbycraft for pottery painting kits
https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/kids/kids-craft-kits/paint-your-own
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Science and technology
BBC BITESIZE SCIENCE
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z6svr82
BBC BITESIZE COMPUTING
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zvnrq6f
BBC BITESIZE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6
BLOCKLY
https://blockly.games Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
SCRATCH
https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/ Creative computer programming
MYSTERY SCIENCE
https://mysteryscience.com Free science lessons
TWINKL SCIENCE
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parents/age-specific-resources-parents/science-main-subjects-parents
STEMSCOPES SCIENCE
https://3p.stemscopes.science/ Free science lessons
TED ED
https://ed.ted.com All sorts of engaging educational videos
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/ Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
PEEKABOO KIDZ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxlJ45KjG4XVcQ_hd8j227A
NATURE DETECTIVES
https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetect…/ A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
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Maths
TIMETABLE ROCK STARS
there is a free 4 week trail for schools. maybe ask your school too sign up!
https://ttrockstars.com/page/trials3
MATHLETICS
https://mathletics.com/free-trial free 30day trial for schools
BBC BITESIZE MATHS PRIMARY
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z826n39
TWINKL MATHS
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parents/age-specific-resources-parents/maths-school-years-parents
MATHSSEDS
dynamic, teacher-led instruction and student-driven learning
PRODIGY MATHS
https://www.prodigygame.com Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.
KHAN ACADEMY
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.
BBC LEARNING
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/ This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision.
FUTURELEARN
https://www.futurelearn.com 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).
SENECA
https://www.senecalearning.com For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.
OPENLEARN
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/ Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people.
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Languages
BBC BITESIZE ENGLISH
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zgkw2hv
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parents/age-specific-resources-parents/english-main-subjects-parents
BRITISH COUNCIL
https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find Resources for English language learning
OXFORD OWL FOR HOME
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/ Lots of free resources for Primary age
DUOLINGO
https://www.duolingo.com Learn languages for free. Web or app.
READING EGGS
makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games and activities. Free trial available
http://www.3plearning.com/reading-eggs/
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Art and craft resources
HOBBYCRAFT
for pottery painting kits and supplies
https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/kids/kids-craft-kits/paint-your-own
https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
TINKERCAD
https://www.tinkercad.com All kinds of making.
THE ARTFUL PARENT
https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/ Good, free art activities linked to from this Facebook page
RED TED ART
https://www.redtedart.com Easy arts and crafts for little ones
THE IMAGINATION TREE
https://theimaginationtree.com Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
TOY THEATER
https://toytheater.com/ Educational online games
DK FIND OUT
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/…
https://www.twinkl.co.uk 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
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Other subjects
THE KIDS SHOULD SEE THIS
https://thekidshouldseethis.com Wide range of cool educational videos
CRASH COURSE
https://thecrashcourse.com You Tube videos on many subjects
CRASH COURSE KIDS
https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids As above for a younger audience
CREST AWARDS
https://www.crestawards.org Science awards you can complete from home.
IDEA AWARDS
https://idea.org.uk Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio Listening activities for the younger ones.
Online Safety Resource (free trial)
http://www.3plearning.com/uk/gooseberryplanet/
https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
https://world-geography-games.com/world.html Geography gaming!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
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