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Website  Link  Description  Mystery Science  https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure- planning No log-in required for these lessons.  Online lessons with teaching points and linked activities for learners.  Vroom  https://www.vroom.org/for-professionals Free to use  Early Years science activities for parents to support young learners with. Comes with tips and explanations.  National Geographic Kids  https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/  Activities and quizzes for younger learners, with topics including animals and science. Continue reading “List of websites to support Sciences online”

Website  Link  Description  Gaelic Dictionary pages   https://www.faclair.com/   https://learngaelic.scot/dictionary/index.jsp   http://www.dwelly.info/  https://www2.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/faclair/sbg/lorg.php   Different websites for online Gaelic dictionaries   Gaelic BBC learning    https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/group/p088vlnb   https://www.bbc.co.uk/alba/foghlam/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9QfDPou5ir62PFnMePbqDg         BBC iplayer,    BBC learning  BBC Alba YoutTube channel   pages with links to learning programmes in Gaelic   BBC Bitesize    https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/zk3xy9q   BBC Bitesize 1st level Gaelic page  BBC Bitesize   https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/z4y2scw   BBC Bitesize 2nd  level Gaelic page   Gaidhlig nan Og  https://gaidhlig-nan-og.scot/   Gaelic resources for early/first level  Miss MacKinnon   https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCbO3mjyLcWw27eCj2HPXFCQ   GM P1-3 class teacher hasContinue reading “List of websites to support Gaidhlig/Gaelic Languages online”

Website  Link  Description  I am a Mathematician resource  https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/learning-at-home/supporting-science-at-home/  Education Scotland family maths learning resource.  I am a Scientist resource  https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/learning -at-home/supporting-science-at-home/  Education Scotland family science learning resource.  I am an Engineer resource  https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/learning -at-home/supporting-science-at-home/  Education Scotland family engineering learning resource.  CBeebies Biggleton Series  https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/bigglet on  The people of Biggleton go on exciting adventures as they do their jobs around the town.  My World of Work  https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/primary- school-pupils  Teachers canContinue reading “List of websites to support Developing the Young Workforce online”

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 FreeContinue reading “List of websites to support Technologies online”

Website  Link  Description  DuoLinguo  https://www.duolingo.com/ Lots of languages available, including French.  Lots of fun daily practise activities to develop language skills. Leaners can take a placement test to set learning based on their skills and knowledge or start learning from the basics.  Monde de Titounis  https://www.youtube.com/user/sse bastienn?app=desktop  French nursery rhymes and story videos.  BBC 2nd Level French  https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/sub jects/z2mxsbk  A range of French learning activities. Continue reading “List of websites to support Modern Languages online”

Website  Link  Description Deep Space Sparkle  https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/  A range of inspirations for ideas which can be posted for home art projects. They have a free draw along series, with a new challenge added each weekday.  Drawing Challenges  https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/30-day- drawing-challenge  30-day drawing challenge for learners.  Artful Parent  https://artfulparent.com/ Contains art ideas for parents to undertake at home.  Bring the Noise  https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/bring-the-noise Continue reading “List of websites to support Expressive Arts online”

Website  Link  Description  Growth Mindset Yeti  https://www.growthmindsetyeti.com  Growth Mindset resources which can be used at home by parents to support resilience.  Go Safe Scotland  https://www.gosafescotland.com/  Lots of health and wellbeing games linked to Curriculum for Excellence, many of which have a safety focus.  Race at Your Pace Kids  https://www.raceatyourpace.co.uk/kids/  Has a range of fitness challenges for children andContinue reading “List of websites to support Health and Wellbeing online”

Website  Link  Description  Vooks  https://www.vooks.com/teacher-appreciation Free for 1 year  Animated read-along storybooks with linked resources.  CBeebies Radio  https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio  Listening activities for younger learners.  DK Find Out  https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/  Great for encouraging leaners to carry out non-fiction reading and research to support a range of areas across the curriculum.  Oxford Owl  https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/welcome-back/for- home/reading-owl/english–1 https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/welcome-back/for- home/reading-owl/reading  The Oxford Owl website contains a range of eBooks which learnersContinue reading “List of websites to support Literacy and English online”

Website  Link  Description  2 Simple (Purple Mash)  https://2simple.com/blog/using-purple-mash-when- school-closed/ Free if school is closed  A range of learning activities across all subject areas.  BrainPop  http://www.brainpop.com  Free if school is closed  Topic learning across a range of subject areas, with videos, quizzes, worksheets and linked activities.  Class Hook  https://www.classhook.com Free if school is closed: https://www.classhook.com/covid_premium  Easily find video clips to support learningContinue reading “List of websites to support general learning online”

Website  Link  Description  Kids Discover Online  https://www.kidsdiscover.com/kids-discover-online/ Free if schools close  Online library of social studies learning materials.  Newsround  https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround  Daily news stories for children and young people.  National Geographic Kids  https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/  Activities and quizzes for younger learners, with topics including history and geography.  World Geography Games  https://world-geography-games.com/world.html  Fun Geography games.  YouTube Videos  National Geographic Kids – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXVCgDuD_QCkI 7gTKU7-tpg Lots of videos about our world.  BBC Teach – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4KN50fal7f45fx 2DqG7ttg/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=6 Have playlistsContinue reading “List of websites to support Social Studies online”