During full lockdown when there is restricted access to school education, or when some children are at home in self-isolation, there are plenty of things that they can do to help keep their education ticking over. Below is a list of ideas, advice and inspiration and a document with websites that could also be useful.
Writing
Below is a link to a fantastic free resource designed to inspire children's writing and ignite ideas. One picture. One teaching resource. Every day! Each picture has with it: Questions to discuss, story starters, 'sick' sentences to improve, a sentence challenge and a creative activity. Whilst there is a main picture which is visible on the home screen every day, you are able to click backwards and forwards through the pictures to choose one that grabs your child's attention. An easy to use and excellent website you could use with your children.
https://mathszone.co.uk/ has lots of games.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izMJDiHQBH0 - Ghostbusters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe_HDfdmnaM - Pirates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G74_o_43_RQ - Happy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziLHZeKbMUo - I like to move it.
Timetabling - giving some structure to the day is important for many children. Below is a suggested timetable to use if you wish. This is in no way compulsory but offered to support parents who may want to use them.
Free downloads to support children's emotional well-being are here:
The Greatest Showman Week!
19th - 22nd October 2020
Here is a selection of experiences the children are enjoying this week as we celebrate diversity, learn about tolerance and enjoy a range of performing and expressive arts.
Thursday
- A MILLION DREAMS -
What are our aspirations? Today we let our imaginations fly! We are in school in our pyjamas, ready to dream!
Wednesday
- FROM NOW ON -
Considering our ambitions & aspirations whilst also reflecting on what is important in our lives. These are different for each one of us. We celebrate difference!
Tuesday
- THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW! -
We are celebrating performance and sharing our Magnificent Minutes filmed at home with our parents!
Monday
- THIS IS ME -
We are focusing on self-esteem and what makes us unique.