Home Learning & Support

EYFS – Tapestry

All parents and carers in EYFS have access to Tapestry. In term time we use Tapestry to keep in touch and provide homework and activities.

Year 1-6 – Seesaw

https://web.seesaw.me/

All parents and carers in Year 1-6 have access to Seesaw. In term time we use Seesaw to keep in touch and provide homework and activities.

The children do need a code to access this feature which they were given at the start of the academic year. The Seesaw site has clear instructions online to help with access.

Reception-Year 6 Reading

We ask that you encourage your child to read each day, additionally they could write a review of their favourite books. Many book publishers (see below links) are offering free resources to parents.

For further home learning support we provide the following list of resources;

ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM RESOURCES:

BBC Website

www.bbc.co.uk

Has a wealth of resource and support for parents and children as follows with Daily Lessons on Bitesize;

CBeebies – https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies

CBBC – https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc

BBC Bitesize – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

Newsround – https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround

National Oak Academy

https://www.thenational.academy/

A National online classroom and resource hub created by teachers, for teachers. It provides high-quality, sequenced video lessons and resources for Reception, Primary and Secondary Year Groups.

Twinkl

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parents

This website has lots of resources for schools some of which are available to parents.

White Rose Maths

https://whiterosemaths.com/

Dough Disco – EYFS

https://www.spreadthehappiness.co.uk/

https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/play-dough-recipe

We use Dough Disco in EYFS to support the children’s motor skills… and its great fun!

Oxford Owls

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/user/sign_up?selLanguage=en&mode=hub

Parents to join for free so that children have access to oxford reading tree e-books.

IXL

https://uk.ixl.com/

English and Maths activities for Reception to Year 13.

Cool Math 4 Kids

https://www.coolmath4kids.com/

Maths games for younger children.

National Geographic

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/subscribeuk/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwj7v0BRDOARIsAGh37irkYKjnKn0dVyMYyZyt-hhfQViWVRiUpceVpli8I40BEddP63RvFAMaAoK5EALw_wcB

Primary resources for History, Science, Geography, English, Maths, Art and Design and PSHE.

Tameside Loves Reading

https://www.tameside.gov.uk/tamesidelovesreading/children

Phonics support and sesources for Parents.

Classroom Secrets

https://kids.classroomsecrets.co.uk/

Children can sign up for free access.

https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/free-home-learning-packs/?fbclid=IwAR3TBFi91-dQa06dGztyZ5leTPyBQIod4jEnVUhH3-ENo8GW93ruVU7CpAo

Phonics Play

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/

Prodigy

https://www.prodigygame.com/

Children in Year 1-6 have and know their log-in details.

Times Table Rock Stars

https://ttrockstars.com/

Children in Year 1-6 have and know their log-in details.

Lexia

https://www.lexiacore5.com/register

If you have used this before at home enter the usual details.

If you are new Lexia Core5 enter teacher email gail.collins@st-raphaels.tameside.sch.uk and then enter the child’s name and the password read.

Numbergym

https://fusion.webfusion-Secure.co.uk/~numbergym.co.uk/hosting/NG/NGSmenuH5/NGSmenuH5.html

We use Numbergym at school, to access this at home please use the username straphaels and the password millbrook

WIDER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & PARENTS:

Book Trust

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/tips-and-advice/reading-tips/

Support for reading with your child at home.

National Literacy Trust

https://literacytrust.org.uk/family-zone/

https://literacytrust.org.uk/news/we-launch-family-zone-to-help-parents-during-school-closures/

Family Zone is a one-stop shop for families. Drawing on both expertise and incredible partnerships with teachers, authors, publishers, educational organisations and corporates.

GoNoodle

https://www.gonoodle.com

When it’s time for them to get up and move around, this always-free app has videos that kids can follow along with for a little dance break.

Cosmic Kids Yoga

https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

The app requires a subscription, but you can watch the videos on YouTube.

USEFUL WEBSITES – INFORMATION & SUPPORT:

MIND UK

https://www.mind.org.uk/

NSPCC

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

Foodbank

https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/

Barty’s Foodbank

https://en-gb.facebook.com/groups/600069250841399/

PSHE Association

https://www.pshe-association.org.uk

Free home learning support for PSHE.