| Maths, Science, Computing & Creative Thinking |
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| Thinker’s Keys for Kids- Learning Packs | For the development of innovative and creative thinking |
| TopMarks | Interactive games for all primary levels |
| BeeBot App (Apple devices) | Practice computing/coding |
| CBeebies – Numberblocks songs on youtube | Counting and number skills for younger children |
| Explorify for Science | Ideas for online and offline science activities, Age 5-11. Free. Requires registration with email |
| ICT Games – for Literacy and Maths | Age 5-11 |
| Prodigy Maths Game | 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. |
| The Kids Should See This | Videos on various subjects for exploration and discussion.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, SPACE, ANIMALS, NATURE, FOOD, DIY, MUSIC, ART, ANIMATION |
| Heihei Kitchen Science
https://www.heihei.nz/config/browse/screen/video-content/collection/details?cid=5784 |
Videos of fun home science experiments. May be more interesting for Juniors as the scientific explanations are simple. |
| Tynker | Computer coding games. Age 5+. Free access to premium content during school closures. Fun! |
| Matific https://www.matific.com/nz/en-nz/home/ |
Online Maths activities. A teacher-controlled remote platform. 60 days free. Also available for parents to use at home – only 1 week free trial for parents. |
| Reading | |
| Sunshine Classics | Teachers need to register their classes and provide kids with user name and password.
help videos https://www.sunshineclassics.co.nz/quickstart.php You use your school email as Username: ………@stjosephsotahuhu.school.nz |
| Reading Eggs | Free for 30 days. Reading games and activities age 2-13. |
| Storyline Online | |
| Wonderopolis | Science, Tech, Social Sciences etc,
Exploring and answering questions children might have about the world around them. Articles about these subjects for children to read. There is a reader function for children who can’t read themselves, which reads the articles aloud for them. Otherwise probably Year 3+ |
| Oxford Owl | 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) |
| Vooks – Storybooks brought to life https://www.vooks.com/ |
A kid-safe, ad-free streaming library of read-aloud animated storybooks.
First month free. Paid thereafter. |
| Scholastic – Books and Classroom Magazines
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
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Resources set up for remote learning in response to current crisis.
Daily Video, book and linked activity. All primary levels. Free. no registration |
| Mindfulness and Keeping Active | |
| Smiling Mind | Short audio sessions to help with mindfulness. Managing stress and anxiety in response to the crisis. |
| The Body Coach
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 |
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. |
| Go Noodle
Also on YouTube. |
Thousands of ‘brainercise’, dancing, strength and mindfulness videos |
| BBC Supermovers | 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. |
| Kiwi Kids News | Local and world news. Staying connected with current events |
| Online platforms offering remote learning and support/resources | |
| Twinkl www.twinkl.co.nz |
Resources free for teachers and parents to download and print – all curriculum areas |
| Seesaw | Free platform – very useful for sharing learning.
★ Student portfolios ★ Formative insights ★ Family communication
Install app on any device. |
| Class Dojo
https://www.classdojo.com/en-gb/?redirect=true
Remote learning guide for teachers |
Remote learning assistance seems to be mainly through the messaging/communications functions.
Share files on Class Story, giving students access to their workbook and worksheets you would normally share in class. Teach virtually by sharing videos of your lessons on Class Story, and assign Activities to keep students practicing skills they would be learning in class. |
| Matific https://www.matific.com/nz/en-nz/home/ |
Online Maths activities. A teacher-controlled remote platform. 60 days free. Also available for parents to use at home – only 1 week free trial for parents. |
| Other learning areas and miscellaneous websites | |
| CBeebies | Games and activities linked to cartoons. For younger children. |
| Heihei | Supports various subject areas including Te Reo and Māori culture. Videos, games, audiobooks |
| Art for Kids Hub – Youtube channel | Guided drawing |