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Here, I have compiled a list of interesting and different activities and web links that you can do at home if you are away from school. (Last updated 17 March 2020.)
Daniel Radcliff reads Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-boy-who-lived !!!
Storytime from Space is a brilliant resource where you can watch astronauts on board the International Space Station read popular children's picture books. View here https://storytimefromspace.com/
Storyline Online also offer great online storybook readings. Watch here https://www.storylineonline.net/
Don't forget to visit or go online at Clarence Regional Library https://www.crl.nsw.gov.au/ to access their amazing resource collection, including thousands of eBooks on the BorrowBox platform.
Oliver Jeffers is doing a read aloud series of his books. You can view Stuck here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hipx6HJs4XQ
Eric Carle reads his well-known classic The Very hungry Caterpillar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkYmvxP0AJI
Author Illustrator Mo Willems, of Don't let the pigeon drive the bus fame, is doing a live broadcast illustrating series. You can view the first episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8
Premier's Reading Challenge Author Interviews.
These succinct 10 min interviews, with some of our favourite Australian and international authors are just fantastic and are a great way to 'speak' to your favourite author.
2019 Interviews can be viewed here: https://digital.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/premiers-reading-challenges/author-videos/2019 (Authors include Oliver Phommavanh, RA Spratt & Gabrielle Tozer)
2018 Interviews can be viewed here: https://digital.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/premiers-reading-challenges/author-videos/2018 (Authors include Morris Gleitzman, Patrick Ness, Shaun Tan & Jess Townsend)
ABC Education is a fabulous site for all ages and all areas of the curriculum. The website link is here: https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/home and their Resources page is located here: https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/resources
Worldbook Online is a fabulous subscription that we have and a go to for research. The Early World is for Infants aged children and Kids section is better for Primary students. Don't miss Science Power too. Login using our details Login: sgps Password: school
Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWSgNEs4IPg
Here is an extra looooong list of other free websites that you can visit with your children at home. Plenty to keep them occupied!
Code.org
https://code.org/hourofcode/overview
Fantastic coding activities for all ages and stages, with very explicit instructions. My favourite!
Tinkercad
All kinds of making and designing in 3D. This is the key software we use with our 3D printer.
Wonderopolis
A great science/ general interest/ news website that pose very serious questions and address them in a child-friendly way. Another one of my favourites!
The Kids Should See This
https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Wide range of cool educational videos. It's similar to Wonderopolis but I have only just found this one ... I think it will be a new favourite of mine!
Blockly
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
Scratch
https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Creative computer programming. Try and create your own code adventure.
Khan Academy
Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it's mostly common material.
BBC Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.
Futurelearn
Free to access 100s of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (own account from age 14+ but younger learners can use a parent account).
Ted Ed
All sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic Kids
https://www.natgeokids.com/au/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Duolingo
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Mystery Science
Free science lessons
Crash Course Kids
https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
As above for a younger audience
Prodigy Maths
Is in U.S. grades, but good for Primary age.
Cbeebies Radio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio
Listening activities for the younger ones.
Nature Detectives
https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
Oxford Owl for Home
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Lots of free resources for Primary age
Geography Games
https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Geography gaming!
The Artful Parent
https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/
Good, free art activities
Red Ted Art
Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination Tree
https://theimaginationtree.com
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Toy Theater
Educational online games
Here is an example of how to plan your day at home, including embedded resource links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uADwvWgA2BosAFlgJHs_qzEeANskgmCcVOgOT9DUPJc/mobilebasic
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