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
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
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
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
English and Maths activities for Reception to Year 13.
Cool Math 4 Kids
https://www.coolmath4kids.com/
Maths games for younger children.
National Geographic
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.
Phonics Play
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
Prodigy
Children in Year 1-6 have and know their log-in details.
Times Table Rock Stars
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/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
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.
Gardening for Children
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gardening+for+children
https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
Learning with Lego
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtU7_I9IH4w
Cooking with Children
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/top-10-tips-cooking-kids
Crayola
https://www.crayola.com/featured/free-coloring-pages/
Outdoor Activities
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit
USEFUL WEBSITES – INFORMATION & SUPPORT:
MIND UK
NSPCC
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.