Class Kingfishers
Week beginning 20.07.20
We have made it to the summer holidays! A huge well done to all the Robins children and parents who have made such a fantastic effort to keep up with the home learning during this strange time, I hope you all enjoy a well earned break.
If you feel you would like to keep up with some key skills practise or you are really missing school and learning, I have included some helpful websites with activity suggestions below:
English Skills
From phonics and reading comprehension to writing strategies and more, IXL helps learners develop the communication skills needed for success in school, university and career.
Make Writing Magical! The Night Zookeeper is a fun and safe writing community for kids, Improves spelling, grammar and writing skills & over 1,000 different learning games and activities.
Have you signed up for the library reading challenge?
https://www.startwithabook.org/
At Reading Rockets you will find books and activities for summer reading and learning.
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
Can’t get to the library but read all the stories you have at home? Oxford Owl has an extensive free online library.
Learning to read is made easy and fun as your child makes their way through self-paced, one-on-one lessons that match their ability and feature fun characters, wonderful songs and interactive animations.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
At BBC Bitesize you can continue to practise key skills with short daily activities.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=9
Topmarks has a wide range of games and activities available for all ages and year groups to practise key skills independently.
Maths Skills
Gain fluency and confidence in maths! IXL helps students master essential skills at their own pace through fun and interactive questions, built in support and motivating awards.
We have selected some of our favourite activities and games from the NRICH collection that are ideal for working on at home without a teacher.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
At BBC Bitesize you can continue to practise key skills with short daily activities.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=16
Topmarks has a wide range of games and activities available for all ages and year groups to practise key skills independently.
Foundation Subjects
https://camp.wonderopolis.org/
Camp Wonderopolis® is the free online summer-learning destination that’s full of fun, interactive STEM and literacy-building topics boosted by Maker experiments!
https://www.codetoday.co.uk/python-coding-for-kids
Learn to code properly and develop a programming mindset. Code today encourages the development of creative skills, logical thinking and problem solving.
https://www.norfolkmusichub.org.uk/site/summer-school-workshops/
Norfolk Music Hub invite you all to join our virtual workshops! We have partnered with The Come and Sing Company, Louder Than Life LTD, and Lee Gibling for a series of interactive music workshops for young people aged 6-11 and 12-18 years old.
Fun & Games
https://earthcubs.com/home-learning/
Simple to use home learning packs covering a wide-range of environments, fun activities and hints on making life more sustainable.
https://www.pbs.org/parents/summer
Camp PBS KIDS is here to fill your days with creativity, exploration and fun for the whole family. Explore ideas, tips and activities around different themes with your favorite PBS KIDS characters!
https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-kids/games-and-activities/online-games-for-kids/
Fun and factual games to play for children who love learning about the natural world.