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ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN DURING HOME LEARNING

  • Poetry so...............You've done the Joe Wickes exercise thing, you've done the ramble around the school grounds, you've played the CBBC videos- what now? PANIC?? NO! POETRY? YES! Ian Bland, has a web page packed with ideas and activities, all free and ready to use.
  • MUSIC This is a music based resource. The song will play via a video and then there is a downloadable activity sheet to go with it.
  • The Write Stuff Jane Considine is providing live daily writing lessons (using the same format we use in school). The process is called The Write Stuff and her website of resources is The Training Space.
  • SING ALONG WITH US Singing and signing, a fabulous introduction to Makaton sign language through the joy of singing. SONGS FROM THE GREATEST SHOWMAN on Friday
  • EXPLORITY Awesome, bitesize prompts for discussion and investigation! Explorify’s high-quality image, video and hands-on activities are sure to spark curiosity and get your class thinking like scientists. Choose from a wide range of curriculum-linked, low-prep activities that will set young minds whizzing and whirring! What’s more, Explorify is completely free and always will be!
  • LEARNING THROUGH MOVEMENT Learning through movements is all about activities by movement so the brain of children develops. Movement helps children to become a better reader and a confident student.
  • HISTORY Ancient History, British History, Hands on History
  • SCIENCE Check out the different activities.
Don't forget to check on Dojo for activities as well, there is also a Facebook page Education Support - Harwich, that also has lots of activities for you to do with your children.
  • SUMDOG Maths and spellings practice that children will love
  • NATURE WEBCACMS Children can learn a lot from observing animals, from what they eat and how they raise their young—to more advanced concepts like habitats and adaptations. Unfortunately, getting access to live animals is a challenge. Enter webcams. We compiled a list of the best nature webcams that offer kids a window into the animal world… so check it out!
  • Play It! Get started with Play It! and explore the different elements that make up a song, play or clap along with the music and make then listen back to your own version of songs Play It! contains five songs with more to come soon.
  • 20DV The home of weekly dance tutorials A free trial ..... from world renowned dance group ‘Diversity’! Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just starting out in your bedroom, 20DV can take you to the next level…
  • We're going on an egg hunt Live read at 11am on 1st April on the Learn Live Channel - Listen out for our school to be mentioned.
  • imoves Daily activities, with follow up work, from a virtual bike ride to pilates. From Disco to Boredom Buster.
  • WIND IN THE WILLOWS This is a link to view the production of Wind in the Willows, from presenting tickets right through to the actual production

Try your hand at some PSHE

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