Useful websites
https://learningfromhome.govt.nz/
The Minstry of Education have set up a website which contains advice and resources for parents and whānau, teachers and leaders spanning early learning through to senior secondary to support learning at home.
https://learningfromhome.govt.nz/age/years-1-4
https://www.kiddle.co/ A safe site for students to do a goggle search on. A kid friendly site.
National Geographic NZ 'Together at Home' page. They are posting a new story every day. The stories also have follow up tasks or activities. The first day they had an article about kiwi. NZ children then sent in super cute photos of kiwi they created with leaves.
Maths, Science, Computing
https://www.studyladder.co.nz/
Mathsframe has more than 200 interactive maths games
TopMarks
Interactive games for all primary levels
Prodigy Maths - Maths games for all levels and abilities
https://sso.prodigygame.com/game/start
BeeBot App (Apple devices)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bee-bot/id500131639
Practice computing/coding
CBeebies - Numberblocks songs on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbh1vOwI2Yo
Counting and number skills for younger children
Explorify for Science
https://explorify.wellcome.ac.uk/
Ideas for online and offline science activities, Age 5-11. Free. Requires registration with email
ICT Games - for Literacy and Maths
Age 5-11
https://thekidshouldseethis.com/
Videos on various subjects for exploration and discussion.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, SPACE, ANIMALS, NATURE, FOOD, DIY, MUSIC, ART, ANIMATION
Heihei Kitchen Science
https://www.heihei.nz/config/browse/screen/video-content/collection/details?cid=5784
Videos of fun home science experiments. May be more interesting for Juniors as the scientific explanations are simple.
Computer coding games. Age 5+. Free access to premium content during school closures. Fun!
Matific
https://www.matific.com/nz/en-nz/home/
Online Maths activities. A teacher-controlled remote platform. 60 days free. Also available for parents to use at home - only 1 week free trial for parents.
Reading
Free for 30 days. Reading games and activities age 2-13.
Storyline Online
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Wonderopolis
Science, Tech, Social Sciences etc,
Exploring and answering questions children might have about the world around them.
Articles about these subjects for children to read. There is a reader function for children who can’t read themselves, which reads the articles aloud for them. Otherwise probably Year 3+
Studyladder
https://www.studyladder.co.nz/
Free Resource to support students learning at home. Educational activities and games. Teachers can assign individual tasks. A username and password is required for students. Parents can create an account.
Oxford Owl
Free resources to support learning at home
Advice and support for parents
Educational activities and games
Free eBook library for 3- to 11-year-olds
Requires registration (free, parents can do)
Vooks - Storybooks brought to life
A kid-safe, ad-free streaming library of read-aloud animated storybooks.
First month free. Paid thereafter.
Scholastic - Books and Classroom Magazines
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
http://scholastic.com/learnathome
Resources set up for remote learning in response to current crisis.
Daily Video, book and linked activity. All primary levels. Free. no registration
https://www.getepic.com/ - Digital Library with books for all levels
Mindfulness and Keeping Active
Smiling Mind
https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
Short audio sessions to help with mindfulness. Managing stress and anxiety in response to the crisis.
The Body Coach
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
Youtube channel. A British teacher/PT has made videos on fitness that can be done in the classroom. They range from 5 to 10 minutes of simple exercises that don't require much room.
Go Noodle
Also on YouTube.
Thousands of ‘brainercise’, dancing, strength and mindfulness videos
BBC Supermovers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers
Interactive videos to support Juniors (KS1) and Seniors (KS2) - Maths, Literacy, Social Sciences/Health (PSHE) and PE learning. Good for times tables, and videos that are just for fun.
Kiwi Kids News
https://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/
Local and world news. Staying connected with current events
Online platforms offering remote learning and support/resources
Twinkl
Resources free for teachers and parents to download and print - all curriculum areas
Other learning areas and misc websites
CBeebies
Games and activities linked to cartoons. For younger children.
Heihei
https://www.heihei.nz/config/browse/screen/home/
Supports various subject areas including Te Reo and Māori culture. Videos, games, audiobooks
Art for Kids Hub - Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtforKidsHub
Guided drawing