Maths, Science, Computing

1. TopMarks Interactive games for all primary levels www.topmarks.co.uk

2. Practice computing/coding BeeBot App (Apple devices) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bee-bot/id500131639 

3. Counting and number skills for younger children Beebies - Numberblocks songs on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbh1vOwI2Yo

4. Ideas for online and offline science activities, Age 5-11. Free. Requires registration with email - Explorify for Science https://explorify.wellcome.ac.uk/

5. Age 5-11 - ICT Games - for Literacy and Maths - http://ictgames.co.uk/

6. Very fun adventure game, similar format to Pokemon, children must answer Maths questions to progress. All primary ages. Younger children will need help to register and get started. - Prodigy Maths Game https://www.prodigygame.com/

7. Videos on various subjects for exploration and discussion. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, SPACE, ANIMALS, NATURE, FOOD, DIY, MUSIC, ART, ANIMATION The Kids Should See This - https://thekidshouldseethis.com/ 

8. Videos of fun home science experiments. May be more interesting for Juniors as the scientific explanations are simple. Heihei Kitchen Science https://www.heihei.nz/config/browse/screen/video-content/collection/details?cid=5784

9. Computer coding games. Age 5+. Free access to premium content during school closures. Fun! Online Maths activities. A teacher-controlled remote platform. 60 days free. Matific Tynker https://www.tynker.com Also available for parents to use at home - only 1 week free trial for parents. https://www.matific.com/nz/en-nz/home/

 

Reading 

1. Free resources to support learning at home - Advice and support for parents. Educational activities and games Free eBook library for 3- to 11-year-olds Requires registration (free, parents can do) - Oford Owl www.oxfordowl.co.uk

2. A kid-safe, ad-free streaming library of read-aloud animated storybooks. Vooks - Storybooks brought to life https://www.vooks.com/

3. Resources set up for remote learning in response to current crisis. Daily Video, book and linked activity.  All primary levels. Free. no registration First month free. Paid thereafter. Scholastic - Books and Classroom Magazines  https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html or http://scholastic.com/learnathome

 

Mindfulness and Keeping Active

1. Short audio sessions to help with mindfulness. Managing stress and anxiety in response to the crisis. Smiling Mind https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

2. Youtube channel. A British teacher/PT has made videos on fitness that can be done in the classroom. They range from 5 to 10 minutes of simple exercises that don't require much room. The Body Coach https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1

3. Thousands of ‘brainercise’, dancing, strength and mindfulness videos Go Noodle https://www.gonoodle.com/ Also on YouTube.

4. Interactive videos to support Juniors (KS1) and Seniors (KS2) - Maths, Literacy, Social Sciences/Health (PSHE) and PE learning. Good for times tables, and videos that are just for fun. BBC Supermovers https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers

5. Local and world news. Staying connected with current events Kiwi Kids News https://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/

 

Online platforms offering remote learning and support/resources

1. Resources free for teachers and parents to download and print - all curriculum areas Twinkl  www.twinkl.co.nz

2. Free platform – very useful for sharing learning. ★ Student portfolios ★ Formative insights★ Family communication - Seesaw https://web.seesaw.me/

 

Other learning areas and misc websites

1. Games and activities linked to cartoons. For younger children.  CBeebies  https://au.cbeebies.com/

2. Supports various subject areas including Te Reo and Māori culture. Videos, games, audiobooks - Heihei  https://www.heihei.nz/config/browse/screen/home/

3. Guided drawing Art for Kids Hub - Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtforKidsHub