Resources for Learning Beyond the Classroom
This page has details of websites and resources which you can use to help your child learn at home - extending their learning beyond the classroom.
New resource not previously listed:
https://literacytrust.org.uk/family-zone/.
Access free reading and writing resources, audiobooks, videos, competitions and reading challenges. Every resource is available for free, although to access some you may need to create a free account.
Split up by age group below, you will find ideas and guidance for simple activities that will engage your children at home, while also benefiting their reading, writing and language development.
Site name |
Link |
Content overview |
BBC Learning |
UK curriculum content |
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BBC Bitesize |
UK curriculum content |
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Nature Detectives |
Activities that can be done in garden as a family |
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Mystery Science |
Home science ideas |
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Operation Ouch |
Engaging science and medical (STEM) videos for all ages – filter by topic |
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Crash course |
Educational videos – filter by age |
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Geography Games |
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Duolingo |
Learn a language for free |
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Blockly |
Educational games that teach programming |
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Future Learn |
Free site – different courses |
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Oxford Owl |
Free eBooks following colour banded scheme |
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Big History Project |
History tasks |
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Khan Academy |
All subjects = Secondary (KS3 +) Maths and computing = all ages |
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Seneca |
Excellent to set tasks for GCSE and A Level |
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TED Ed |
A multitude of different educational videos – something for everyone |
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Twinkl |
Limited time free offer for various resources. Split into Primary and Secondary |
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Open learn |
Free taster courses |
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MUSEUM WEBSITES |
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Science Museum |
Free games and activities |
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NASA Langley |
Free online tour |
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Natural History Museum |
Free tours and activities |
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History |
Free tours and activities |
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London Zoo |
https://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/zsllondon-zoo-online-resources |
Free tours and activities |
British Museum |
Free tours and activities |
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Museum of London |
Online games and some activities to do at home |
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Guggenheim |
A chance to view some of the collection online |
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National Gallery of Art |
A chance to view some of the collection online |
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Google Art Project |
Some wonderful pieces from multiple locations across the world |
YouTube Channels
- Crash Course Kids
- Science Channel
- SciShow Kids
- National Geographic Kids
- Free School
- Geography Focus
- TheBrainScoop
- SciShow
- Kids Learning Tube
- Geeek Gurl Diaries
- Mike Likes Science
- Science Max
- SoulPancake
Virtual Travel
Pretend to travel the world. Go on a virtual tour of these 12 famous museums.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
More Resources for Supporting Learning @ Home
Click here to view
https://allinonehomeschool.com/
List of thinking games by grade: https://allinonehomeschool.com/thinking/
https://www.storylineonline.net/
https://www.highlightskids.com/
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
https://www.coolmath4kids.com/
https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/
Work in Progress:
Subject specific guidance designed to point you towards resources you might find useful when helping your child continue her learning.
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