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Supporting your Child

Information about methods used in school for parents to use to support their children at home.

English

English Glossary
High Frequency Word List

Mathematics

Calculation Policy 2019

Useful Websites for EYFS and KS1

English/Phonics

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ – free phonics activities

https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ – free on desktop (cost to download on ipads)

https://kids.classroomsecrets.co.uk/category/year-1/year-1-phonics/ – phase 4 and phase 5 phonic activities

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=43 – a variety of ipad/computer friendly activities for maths and literacy

https://uk.ixl.com/ela/year-1 – literacy and maths activities (there is a subscription cost to this)

https://www.abcya.com/grades/1 – maths and literacy games (can be used on on ipads or computers)

https://www.getepic.com/ – 30 days free access to a huge supply of books to read online

Maths

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/2014-curriculum-maths-resources/ks1-maths-resources/ks1-maths-resources-year-1 – a wide variety of printable resources for maths, literacy and phonics (4 weeks free for closed schools)

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/kids-activities/fun-maths-games-and-activities/#maths-5-7 –  year 1 resources and activities.

http://www.mathsphere.co.uk/resources/MathSphereSampleWorksheets.htm – printable maths worksheets, free resources, fun and games.

https://coolsciencelab.com/math_magician_addition.html – mental maths addition and subtraction (beat the clock)

On YouTube (please remember to supervise children whilst using) there are many great videos/channels which support our learning.

Here are few:

Mr T’s Phonics  https://www.youtube.com/user/breakthruchris

Tricky words songs – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvMyssfAUx0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R087lYrRpgY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NOzgR1ANc4

Alphablocks – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qs3c0ehDvZkbiEbOj6Drg

Numberblocks  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlwvN0w4qFSP1FllALB92w

Counting in 2s – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvTcpfSnOMQ

Counting in 5s  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EemjeA2Djjw

Counting in 10s  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftati8iGQcs

Useful Websites for KS2

English/Grammar

http://ukhosted99.renlearn.co.uk/2235608 – Accelerated Reader

https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/ – Free access to all resources in the event of school closures

https://www.getepic.com/ – 30 days free access to a huge supply of books to read online

https://www.spellzone.com/ – Free trial of spelling activities

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/ – online books and resources

Maths

https://login.mathletics.com/ – Mathletics – log-in details in Reading Records

https://ttrockstars.com/ Times Table Rockstars – log-in details in Reading Records

https://corbettmathsprimary.com/ – Amazing website with fantastic videos to explain concepts and worksheets to support learning.

Videos to support our learning:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers – get active in a variety of ways supporting the curriculum

https://corbettmathsprimary.com/content/ – Videos to explain mathematical concepts

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4KN50fal7f45fx2DqG7ttg – BBC Teach resource videos

https://www.youtube.com/user/ollysp – Pop’n’Olly’s Channel supporting our work on equality and inclusivity

 

Mathletics log in. Children are expected to complete assigned activities on a weekly basis.

Times Tables Rockstars log in. Children in years 2-6 have a log in for ttrockstars. Children will access times tables suitable to their year group and ability.

Children across school enjoy BBC  Supermovers which is an active way to learn maths and English facts.

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