Schools in the UK are closing to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but there are plenty of tools (online and offline) that can help your children continue learning at home. Your children's school will recommend tools, work and provide resources so they can follow the national curriculum, but these additional tools can help stimulate their learning and provide variety when they are not in school. class. If you feel out of reach, the BBC has developed a guide to supporting children as they learn at home, full of helpful tips and career advice to help you get through this difficult time. If you are a teacher or parent and have another resource to recommend for this guide, please email [email protected].
1.BBC Bitesize
Fantastic resources for children of all ages, covering all subjects. Supports the national curriculum For all ages and all subjects. Easy-to-digest lessons Free use You may remember the BBC Bitesize website from your own school days, and it still works. There's material here for kids of all ages, from Reception to A-Level. It covers all the subjects your kids are currently studying, and as the name suggests, it's all presented in small, easily digestible pieces. . The activities and videos here are designed to support the national curriculum, so you can be sure your children are covering the same material as they would in class, with different content tailored to England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. from North. Once they've completed a particular section, they can test their knowledge with an interactive quiz to make sure it's locked. This is great stuff and will help them prepare for whatever distance learning courses or exams they will need in the coming months, and it's all available for free. There's even career advice available if your kids are in their senior year, as well as a support center full of student and teacher advice.2. BBC Teach
Live and pre-recorded video lessons from popular BBC presenters Well-made videos Links to TV shows Live and on-demand Videos for parents too There are plenty of great learning resources available on YouTube, but separating the junk food gems can be a huge task. With BBC Teach, you can be sure that every video your kids watch is well done and worth your time. Forget those old BBC school shows you may remember from your childhood (when the teacher lugged the old CRT TV out in a cart) - things have come a long way. There are links to BBC series like Doctor Who, Springwatch and Blue Planet, and many videos are presented by well-known BBC presenters who know how to engage children and make complex subjects fun and accessible. . You can watch without logging in, but the log will let you know which videos have already been watched3. Khan Academy
Great online lessons, especially for math and science subjects. Free use High quality courses Ideal for older children. In the US Khan Academy is a site based in the US and is structured around the US school system, but is packed with a lot of content running through the National Curriculum in the UK. The arts and humanities content is quite different from what your kids would learn in their own classrooms, but science and math travel well, and the material on algebra, trigonometry, and math is particularly good (especially if you're a little rusty). ). All Khan Academy content is free, but it's a good idea to create a free account so your kids can track their progress. There are also mobile apps available for iPhone and Android, which they may prefer over the desktop site.4. Duolingo
Free language classes, with content for children Special lessons for children. Mobile application available Wide variety of languages. Free use You may think that Duolingo is primarily a tool for adult learners who want to learn a new language, but it also offers courses specially designed for schoolchildren, which can really support your modern language courses. Although its office site is a handy starting point, Duolingo's real selling point is its excellent mobile app (for iPhone and Android). It starts by assessing your children's current proficiency, then helps them develop their skills by introducing words and sentences, with regular quizzes. Duolingo covers both spoken and written conversation, and its quick little lessons and instant feedback make it convenient and rewarding. It's also free, which is really remarkable.5. The clever father
Dozens of creative projects for young children. Lots of creative ideas Thoughtful guidance for parents Ideal for young children. Few projects for older children. Learning at home should not be limited to just looking at a screen; The Artful Parent is a site full of fun craft ideas to get your kids thinking outside the box. Many of them are suitable for young children and are great if your little ones get bored or fussy. Whether it's drawing by observation, making sculptures from leaves, or making your own play dough, each project includes a materials list, ways to gently engage your child, and suggestions for follow-up activities. There are also tips on how to build creativity and confidence, skills that will help them in all their academic subjects, and ways to encourage them if they hesitate to get started.Other useful resources for homeschooling.
- 3D Geography: Printable Paper Models for Learning Geography
- KM Tuition: Printable Spreadsheets and Past Exams
- GamED Academy: Learn through Minecraft (for a subscription fee)
- Code Studio: computer science courses and activities