More Free Internet Sites for Children's Learning

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English/Maths/Science lessons from Century. Normally a subscription service but is free for as long as the schools stay closed. Could be helpful for parents struggling to understand changes in way things are taught!

Story Time: David Walliams’ Elevenses - at 11am https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses

Scratch and ScratchJr

https://scratch.mit.edu/ for Scratch download ScratchJr app from Android/Apple/Amazon
Scratch is a programming environment, ScratchJr is aimed at 5 to 7 year olds but also fun for older one - create programs for games, animation, music and other creative tasks.

Go Explore App from CBeebies Android/Apple/Amazon
This CBeebies app is the one focused on learning games, from phonics and geography to feelings and self-care.

Minecraft: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/free-educational-content-minecraft-marketplace-

Minecraft is making its educational worlds available free. The 12 digital lessons will be available to download until the end of June. Whole range of subjects with puzzles and writing activities built in.

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

Covers school curriculum from 3 to 16+ - with age appropriate activities over range of subjects

Maths:

Carol Vorderman’s site is now free

Science:

many activities link into learning about Covid19! Online Learning Toolbox

Stories:

If you are signed up to Amazon’s Audible then hundreds of children’s audiobooks are now available for free. Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone has been added

Languages:

Rosetta Stone is giving free access for schoolchildren over next three months

Music:

Free Piano/keyboard tuition - beginner level

Interactive Zoom sessions for young children from Rutland Council