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Helpful Links for home during COVID-19 School Closures
We will try to add to these links as we find them, so please check back soon.
PLEASE NOTE: Some links may not specifically targeted at the EYFS age range but might be fun for all the family.
PE with Joe*
Starting from Monday 23rd March, 'The Body Coach' (Joe Wicks) will be uploading a new workout every day at 9am via his YouTube channel.
Twinkl*
twinkl.co.uk are offering a range of free resources for parents and teacher at this time. A user account will be needed; the following code makes it free: UKTWINKLHELPS
GoNoodle*
Free app and website with tons of active games and videos designed to manage kids' energy levelsUpdates!
Click the date to jump to the update you want.
Thursday 26th March
New content added
Cosmic Kids Yoga*
Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation for Kids.
The Great Indoors*
The Scouts are known for the great outdoors, but they have now put their heads together to find things to do inside. EYFS aged children will need help for most activities but teamwork makes the dream work! Some tasks will also give purpose to that one 'outside visit' for exercise that you get a day.
First News*
Newspaper aimed at children aged 7-14. You will need a valid email to access their free download. This is something you could look at together with your child(ren).
Picture Gallery
Picture Gallery
From today we will add a regular link from www.onceuponapicture.co.uk for us all to have a look at together. The site is free to access and you can browse the site at any time, but the idea is we all look at the same picture at the same time.
<< Click the picture frame to take you to our current focus picture
Monday 30th March
New Links Added
New Picture in the Picture Gallery
New Spelling Resources for home use
Edinburgh Zoo Live Cams*
Visit Edinburgh Zoo from home. Check out the penguins, pandas, koalas and tigers.
Teacher's Pet*
tpet.co.uk are offering free weekly downloadable packs every Friday for Early Years Foundation Stage. You will need to create an account to access but this is free.
Picture Gallery
Spellings
the, and, a, said, to
We would like to keep spellings going if we can. The resources here will need to be printed off. However, the bingo game could be played 'on screen' if accessed on a tablet. Remember to keep learning spellings fun!
Bingo Update 29-03-20.pdfSpelling Bingo
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Dominoes Update 29-03-20.pdfSpelling Dominoes
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Snakes & Ladders Update 29-03-20.pdfSpelling Snakes & Ladders
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Monday 6th April
New Links Added
New Picture in the Picture Gallery
New Spelling Resources for home use
Free Online Series from Julia Donaldson*
Julia Donalson, the writer of 'The Gruffalo', is launching a free online series live on Facebook every Thursday at 4pm. See link and details on the Radio Times website.Please note: Children should not have their own Facebook accounts and should be watched under adult supervision.
'The Show Must Go On'*
Universal have started to screen a full-length musical on YouTube every Friday at 7pm and will be available for 48 hours (2 days).
Picture Gallery
Have a look at this week's picture and tell us what you think or what you talked about at:eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.ukSpellings
This weeks spellings are:
in, he, I, of, it
These games have been created using www.sightwords.com*. Please note we have adapted the resources to meet our children's needs. The site is an American website and does not include the same list of words/spellings we use in the UK.
Bingo - Update 06-04-20.pdfSpelling Bingo
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Dominoes - Update 06-04-2020.pdfSpelling Dominoes
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Snakes & Ladders - Update 06-04-2020.pdfSpelling Snakes & Ladders
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Monday 13th April
New Links Added
New Picture in the Picture Gallery
New Spelling Resources for home use
National Literacy Trust*
The National Literacy Trust has a newly created 'Family Zone' which includes ideas and guidance for fun, simple activities that will engage your children at home
National Geographic Kids*
National Geographic Kids offers, amongst other things, some great things that you can make and do at home
Picture Gallery
Have a look at this week's picture and tell us what you think or what you talked about at:eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.ukSpellings
This weeks spellings are:
was, you, they, on, she
These games have been created using www.sightwords.com*. Please note we have adapted the resources to meet our children's needs. The site is an American website and does not include the same list of words/spellings we use in the UK.
Bingo - Update 13-04-20.pdfSpelling Bingo
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Dominoes - Updae 13.04.20.pdfSpelling Dominoes
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Snakes & Ladders - Update 13-04-20.pdfSpelling Snakes & Ladders
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Monday 20th April
In this update:
Check out this week's new image in the picture gallery
Go on a a 30-day World Adventure with Discovery Education (the whole family can join in!)
Lots of outdoor activities and things to do
New 'Creative Corner' added- a collection of easy recipes and instructions showing how to make slime!
New Spelling Resources added
Reading for Enjoyment
Amazon Audible*
Amazon are offering FREE access to selected audio books while stores are closed. 'All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.'
BookTrust Home Time*
The reading charity 'BookTrust' have developed a site called Home Time with a rota of authors and illustrators to promote reading and drawing.Weekly Talk Activity
Picture Gallery
Have a look at this week's picture and tell us what you think or what you talked about at:eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.ukOutdoor Activities
The Wildlife Trusts*
The Wildlife Trusts have put their thinking caps on to develop a range of things to do, things to see and things to make to do with nature and the work around us.
Give nature a home*
The RSPB have lots of ideas that can be done in the garden and balconies.
RSPB Big Garden Watch*
The 'Watch' is finished but what did they find out? Which birds can you see/hear out your window, from your balcony, in your garden or while you're out on your daily exercise?The world around us
Make your world bigger*
Explore the limits of outer space, plunge to the depths of the ocean and travel to the far-flungcorners of our incredible world. Collect fun facts along the way and impress your family members! (See additional note about login below)Discovery Education password for home
To access the 'Make Your World Bigger' link you will need a Username & Password that we have shared via MarvellousMe. These details are unique to our school so please keep these details private. Please use site and content under supervision/together and review before use as some content is not age specific.
Creative Corner
Well done to everyone who is emailing us with photos and messages about what they're up to while they're at home. It's great that we can still issue MarvellousMe badges even when you're at home. Why not see if you can have a go at making these things a letting us know how you got on?
Please note that the video(s) in this section link directly to YouTube. YouTube should only be accessed by an adult and under direct supervision.
These could get messy!
How to make slime*
Two ways fo making 'slime' with just a few household ingredients.
BBC: Easy Cooking with Kids*
A collection of easy recipes that the children will enjoy making for the whole family to enjoy.You might also find these 'Five safety hacks for cooking with kids'* helpful too.Mess free alternatives
BBC: Mess free creative play*
A few ways the children can be creative without the mess or a long list of materials or ingredients.Show us what you've done
Show or tell us how you've done with these, or similar, activities by emailing us here:
eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.uk
We also love to see what you've done so feel free to send photos!
We can't respond to emails directly but we will respond through Marvellous Me!
Spellings
This week's spellings are:
is, for, at, his, but
Bingo - Update 20.04.20.pdfSpelling Bingo
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Dominoes - Update 20.04.20.pdfSpelling Dominoes
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Snakes & Ladders - Update 20.04.20.pdfSpelling Snakes & Ladders
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.New BBC Bitesize Daily Lessons
From this week, the BCC is starting to publish daily lessons for most year groups, however they don't explicitly provide content for our year group (Early Years) as content starts from Year 1. We've included this link incase any of our children have older siblings that might benefit from this content.
Monday 27th April
In this update:
A few ideas that you could do in the garden, inside and during your daily exercise together.
Learn how to make paper fidget spinners or your own bunch of daffodils in 'Creative Corner'
New Spelling activities (that should now download to print)
The outside... in!
Loch Arkaig osprey cam*
Follow the story of the resident osprey pair, Louis and Aila, live from the heart of an ancient Caledonian pine forest.
Virtual London Zoo*
Discover some of the animals that live at London Zoo.Weekly Talk Activity
Picture Gallery
Have a look at this week's picture and tell us what you think or what you talked about at:eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.ukOutside Activities
Tiny Treasure Hunt*
A great activity for the garden. All you need is a matchbox or a raison box (any small container really) and then go on a treasure hunt. How many small natural things can you find?
Tree Identification for Kids*
The Woodland Trust has provided a number of tree identification cards that could be used to identify trees. No leaves? No worries, you can us twigs!Den Building*
A great activity for outside, inside or on the balcony.... and a fab place to read!(Video links to YouTube)Be appy!
BBC: Free apps for kids*
A range of free apps available for iOS and Android devices.Creative Corner
Please note that the video(s) in this section link directly to YouTube. YouTube should only be accessed by an adult and under direct supervision.These could get messy!
How to make a fidget spinner*
Oh yes... the next big craze! A fidget spinner made of paper. Quite clean for the 'messy' section I think :)
A bunch of daffodils *
The daffodil season is over but why not brighten up and space by making your own.Mess free alternatives
BBC: Mess free creative play*
A few ways the children can be creative without the mess or a long list of materials or ingredients.Show us what you've done
Show or tell us how you've done with these, or similar, activities by emailing us here:
eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.uk
We also love to see what you've done so feel free to send photos!
We can't respond to emails directly but we will respond through Marvellous Me!
Spellings
This week's spellings are:
that, with, all, we, can, are
Thank you to the parent that let us know that these resources were misbehaving and were refusing to download or print.
We've now made some changes behind the scenes and you now can! This includes all previously issued spelling activities too.
Bingo - Update 27.04.20.pdfSpelling Bingo
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Dominoes - Update 27.04.20.pdfSpelling Dominoes
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Snakes & Ladders - Update 27.04.20.pdfSpelling Snakes & Ladders
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Oak National Academy
The Oak National Academy started providing 'daily lessons' last week . The site offers some content for EYFS but please have a look at the resources and 'follow the enthusiasm' with your child. If you think that the content isn't suitable (for whatever reason) then try to adapt it or disregard and check back the next day to see if they have anything new. Let us know how it goes if you choose to use it.
Monday 4th May
In this update:
The addition of a new weekly 'Draw Along'
Updated Picture Gallery to talk about
Some ideas on the theme of Space
Spelling activities to help learn this week's spellings.
Weekly Talk Activity
Picture Gallery
Have a look at this week's picture and tell us what you think or what you talked about at:eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.uk'Draw Along' of the week
We thought that it might be fun to have a weekly 'draw along'. So... follow along with the video and then share what you've done by emailing us at:
eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.uk
We can't respond to emails directly but we will respond through Marvellous Me!
How to draw a Gregosaurus*
Each week we're going to link to a video from a website called 'Draw with Rob'. You can access the site here. Rob Biddulph is a children's author.Out of this world
NASA Space Place*
Lots of things to make, do and bake that are on the theme of Space.
ESA Kids*
Everything you could possibly need to know about space from the European Space Agency (ESA).Harold's Diary
My Daily Diary by Harold*
The children met Harold the Giraffe when he came to visit us earlier in the year (as part of the 'Life Bus' provided by Coram Life Education). Harold writes a daily diary of what he's been up to and also provides ideas that you can do at home.Virtual visit
The Novium Museum - Virtual Tour*
The Novium Museum, in Chichester, is usually FREE and open to all but, like everything else it's currently closed until further notice. However, they have recently made the Museum virtual!Creative Corner
Please note that the video(s) in this section link directly to YouTube. YouTube should only be accessed by an adult and under direct supervision.Make history with these...
How to make a milk bottle space rocket*
Instructions can also be found here.Mess free alternatives
BBC: Mess free creative play*
A few ways the children can be creative without the mess or a long list of materials or ingredients.Show us what you've done
Show or tell us how you've done with these, or similar, activities by emailing us here:
eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.uk
We also love to see what you've done so feel free to send photos!
We can't respond to emails directly but we will respond through Marvellous Me!
Spellings
This week's spellings are:
up, had, my, her, what, there
Bingo - Update 04.05.20.pdfSpelling Bingo
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Dominoes - Update 04.05.20.pdfSpelling Dominoes
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Snakes & Ladders - Update 04.05.20.pdfSpelling Snakes & Ladders
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.InternetMatters.org
InternetMatters.org is a great place to go for information, advice and support to keep your child safe online. The site offers age specific advice and advice about specific online issues. Take a look and see how the site might be helpful to you.
Monday 11th May
In this update:
Updated Picture Gallery to talk about
Start on the ‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ activity list form The National Trust from your very own back garden
A new Bedtime Story feature has been added.
Spelling activities to help learn this week's spellings.
Weekly Draw Along
How to draw 'Sausage Dog'
Each week we're going to link to a video from a website called 'Draw with Rob'. You can access the site here. Rob Biddulph is a children's author.Weekly Talk Activity
Picture Gallery
Have a look at this week's picture and tell us what you think or what you talked about at:eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.ukWeekly Bedtime Story
Chris Riddell reads Once Upon a Wild Wood*
Can you tell a story using characters from the book? Can you use your own characters? Can you draw pictures to sequence the events in the story?From the great outdoors...
‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ activity list*
The National Trust came up with this list to get children and young people out and about and in touch with the great outdoors. How many have you done already?... to the Garden
'50 things activities to do in your back garden'*
This website shows which of the '50 things to do before you're 11¾’ activity list' you can easily do in your garden at home.The wider world
Learn about Gorillas*
A wildlife documentary about Gorillas. Can you look out for three different facts?
Live Animal Cams*
This site has some amazing live animal cams available. Watch a Blue Tit Nest Box, Jackdaws, Bees and more.Creative Corner
Please note that the video(s) in this section link directly to YouTube. YouTube should only be accessed by an adult and under direct supervision.Messy
How to make Rubbery Goop!
Risk of mess
Make your own wildlife waterhole
You might not have everything needed to hand but think about the materials you could use instead. If you don't have a tyre you could use any container.No Mess
Origami Swallow
The Skill Level is rated 'Easy' but probably something that you should probably do together or with a bit of help.Show us what you've done
Show or tell us how you've done with these, or similar, activities by emailing us here:
eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.uk
We also love to see what you've done so feel free to send photos!
We can't respond to emails directly but we will respond through Marvellous Me!
Spellings
This week's spellings are:
out, this, have, went, be
Bingo - Update 11.05.20.pdfSpelling Bingo
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Dominoes - Update 11.05.20.pdfSpelling Dominoes
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Snakes & Ladders - Update 11.05.20.pdfSpelling Snakes & Ladders
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Vodafone Digital Parenting
The Vodafone Digital Parenting site gives parents practical advice to help your family live a happy and safe digital life (click the image to access the site). You can also order your FREE copy of their 'Digital Parenting' magazine here.
Monday 18th May
In this update:
Updated Picture Gallery to talk about
A new Bedtime Story added
Learn about seals
Get talking with Measurement activities
Spelling activities to help learn this week's spellings
Weekly Draw Along
How to draw 'Fred Bear'
Each week we're going to link to a video from a website called 'Draw with Rob'. You can access the site here. Rob Biddulph is a children's author.Weekly Talk Activity
Picture Gallery
Have a look at this week's picture and tell us what you think or what you talked about at:eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.ukWeekly Bedtime Story
'Open Very Carefully'*
Can you tell a story using characters from the book? Can you use your own characters? Can you draw pictures to sequence the events in the story?Outside trumps...
Tree Trumps*
Download and print your very own game of Tree Trumps to get to know the different species growing in our woods and discover some of their leafy secrets! From Forestry England....inside.
Measurement Activities*
A great way to get the children to use language to compare things. These can be things found inside and out.The wider world
Learn about Seals*
Can you look out for three different facts?
100 Things to do indoors*
FREE to downloadCreative Corner
Please note that the video(s) in this section link directly to YouTube. YouTube should only be accessed by an adult and under direct supervision.Messy
Painting with balloons*
I can imagine that this one could get very messy - may be one for outside!Risk of mess
Create your own Jungle Production*
I think this could be something that you do together... if not the set design, definitely the filming... protect your phone!No Mess
Origami Fox*
The Skill Level is rated 'Easy' but probably something that you should probably do together or with a bit of help.Show us what you've done
Show or tell us how you've done with these, or similar, activities by emailing us here:
eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.uk
We also love to see what you've done so feel free to send photos!
We can't respond to emails directly but we will respond through Marvellous Me!
Spellings
This week's spellings are:
like, some, so, not, then
Bingo - Update 18.05.20.pdfSpelling Bingo
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Dominoes - 18.05.20.pdfSpelling Dominoes
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Snakes & Ladders - Update 18.05.20.pdfSpelling Snakes & Ladders
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Monday 25th May
In this update:
Updated Picture Gallery to talk about
A new Bedtime Story added
Watch badgers in the wild
Fun with shapes
Spelling activities to help learn this week's spellings
Weekly Draw Along
How to draw 'Kevin'
Each week we're going to link to a video from a website called 'Draw with Rob'. You can access the site here. Rob Biddulph is a children's author.Weekly Talk Activity
Picture Gallery
Have a look at this week's picture and tell us what you think or what you talked about at:eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.ukWeekly Bedtime Story
'Don't Call Me Sweet'*
Can you tell a story using characters from the book? Can you use your own characters? Can you draw pictures to sequence the events in the story?Outside trumps...
Gruffalo Spotters Activity Sheets*
Activity sheets from Forestry England. If you don't have the book you can watch The Gruffalo on YouTube here....inside.
Fun with shape*
A great way to get the children to use the language of shape. You could use small stones from your daily exercise outside.The wider world
Watch some Badgers*
Can you draw your own badger? Can you think of and write down some words to describe them?
100 Things to do before you're six*
FREE to downloadCreative Corner
Please note that the video(s) in this section link directly to YouTube. YouTube should only be accessed by an adult and under direct supervision.Messy
Create a Solitary Bee Habitat*
Risk of mess
How to make happy face pizza*
What could make you smile more that happy-faced pizza?!No Mess
Origami Squirrel*
The Skill Level is rated 'Easy' but probably something that you should probably do together or with a bit of help.Show us what you've done
Show or tell us how you've done with these, or similar, activities by emailing us here:
eyfs@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.uk
We also love to see what you've done so feel free to send photos!
We can't respond to emails directly but we will respond through Marvellous Me!
Spellings
This week's spellings are:
were, go, little, as, no
Bingo Update 27.05.20.pdfSpelling Bingo
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Dominoes - Update 27.05.20.pdfSpelling Dominoes
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.Snakes & Ladders - Update 27.05.20.pdfSpelling Snakes & Ladders
Instructions detailing how to play can be found here*.The re-opening of schools...
Have a look at the school's new COVID-19 Information Microsite for Parent and Carers. Keep informed about the school's reopening and let us know how you feel about it by completing the 'Return to School Parent/Carer Survey'.
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