| Website | Link | Description |
| Kodu | https://www.kodugamelab.com/ | A simple programming game from Microsoft, teaching coding and ICT skills through fun games design challenges. |
| Beebot App (TTS) | https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/bee -bot/id500131639 | An app based on the Beebot resource. Encourages early programming skills. |
| Daisy the Dinosaur App | https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/dai sy-the-dinosaur/id490514278 | A free app which introduces coding to 5-7 year olds. |
| Hopscotch Programming Tool (App) | https://www.gethopscotch.com/ | Teaches children how to code to make their own games. |
| Tynker | https://www.tynker.com/ https://mailchi.mp/tynker/in- support-of-schools-facing-health- related-closure Free if school is closed | Tynker is an educational programming platform aimed at teaching children how to make games and programs. |
| Thinkuknow | https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/par ents/Support-tools/home-activity- worksheets/ | As well as general learning resources to support children with learning about online safety, Thinkuknow have produced home learning activities for this topic. |
| Minecraft | https://education.minecraft.net/ https://www.minecraft.net/pt- pt/article/free-educational-content- minecraft-marketplace- | Free computer game which encourages building and creativity. |
| Typing Club | https://www.typingclub.com/ | Series of typing lessons with linked activities to practise taught skills. |
| Blockly Games | https://blockly.games/ | Games to support learning of computer programming skills. Fun and free! |
| Scratch | https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/proj ects/games/ | Creative computer programming activities. |
| Be Internet Legends | https://beinternetawesome.withgo ogle.com/en_uk/interland | Google’s internet safety programme. The Interland games teach about online safety in a fun and engaging way. |
| Barefoot Computing | https://www.barefootcomputing.or g/primary-computing-resources | Barefoot Computing have a range of both online and offline activities linked to computing. The offline activities are ideal for learners with limited access to technology. |
| Think You Know | https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk | Provides teaching points about online safety for all ages of learners. |
| Typing.com | www.typing.com | Typing practice games. |
| Nessy Fingers | https://www.nessy.com/nessyfinger s/promo/ (Link to free game) | Free typing game. |
| BBC Dance Mat Typing | https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/top ics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr | Requires a keyboard. A fun way for children to develop typing skills. |
| Raspberry Pi | https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en | Coding activities and games. Has projects for learners to undertake. |
| Mr P ICT | https://www.mrpict.com/enhancing -the-curriculum.html | Lots of ideas to support primary ICT learning. |
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