Check out a newly recommended site on general knowledge: https://makemegenius.com/ !
Visit https://wonderopolis.org/ where you can explore the wonders of the world and have all your questions answered!
Another site which is a wealth of discover and knowledge is https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ Explore a new fact each day!
Read up on current affairs at https://newsforkids.net/ or https://www.timeforkids.com/g2 (At Time for Kids, you can even choose the grade level that you want to read the news at!)
Discover fun and furry animal facts about our planet’s incredible wildlife https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/category/discover/animals/
For engaging word and math games that you can use during your brain-breaks, check out: https://www.funbrain.com/ or https://www.coolmathgames.com/ (New!)
Apart from using the computer, you could also memorise your timetables when you get the time! Get someone at home to test your timetable skills!
Visit https://www.mashupmath.com/math-videos-for-kids for Math Resources, Lesson Plans, and Activities!
Are you a science buff? Check out https://sciencebob.com/ for cool experiments! (Make sure you get your parents' permission before starting on anything!
You could also explore www.sciencekids.co.nz
Discsover and explore the world of science https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyqf1JCzOf_nBNCibt2BQi-hLBCzgHrMt !
Looking to build your vocabulary? Check out https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-finder/ to encounter new words, and explore the 'Word Games' section of the site to play with words!
You could also explore https://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html for online spelling and vocabulary practice.
Want to type faster? Learn touch typing the fun way through 'Dance Mat Tying' at https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr
Interested in cooking? Check out http://spatulatta.com/ But remember - you should always get your parents' permission before starting any cooking project!
If you love stories....
Go to the NLB Overdrive website and sign in with your National Library Board (NLB) membership to get access to millions of online reading material!
You could also visit : http://www.nlb.gov.sg/discovereads/primary-resources/
Audible : If your family enjoys audiobooks, Audible (which is usually a paid app) has made its stories for kids of all ages FREE for anyone at the moment.
World Book Day
Check out the amazing resources found at https://www.worldbookday.com/ and celebrate the magic of books and stories!
Listen to Authors read aloud their own books at -
https://www.oliverjeffers.com/books#/abookaday/
https://www.kennedy-center.org/mowillems
Lower Primary pupils will enjoy:
https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/ which has useful picture books with audio narration on different topics such as animals, plants, food and so on.
https://www.storylineonline.net/ which is another useful site with popular book titles to listen and read along to.
Or listen to NLB librarians tell stories through the NLB Facebook page:
English storytelling sessions are found at https://www.facebook.com/publiclibrarysg
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6.30 p.m. and
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Chinese Language storytelling sessions are found at
听故事·识世界: Chinese Library Services (中文图书馆服务) (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814517521928294)
Mondays and Fridays at 7.30 p.m.
Malay Language storytelling sessions are found at
Masa Bercerita: Malay Library Services (Perkhidmatan Perpustakaan Bahasa Melayu) (https://www.facebook.com/groups/659925104348354)
Tuesdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 11.30 a.m.
Tamil Language storytelling sessions are found at
கதை நேரம்: Tamil Library Services (தமிழ் நூலகச் சேவைகள்) (https://www.facebook.com/groups/598526033854488)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m.
Alternatively, you can visit this link (http://www.nlb.gov.sg/discovereads/diy-resources/storytime-with-our-librarians/) for storytelling videos of the week.
If you want to explore....
Explore Singapore's heritage and become a museum curator through the National Heritage Board's Heritage Explorers Programme. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=673731933453536
Take a free virtual tour of some of the world’s greatest museums and heritage sites thanks to Google Arts & Culture. (https://artsandculture.google.com/project/streetviews )
www.kids.nationalgeographic.com
www.world-geography-games.com/world.html
If you feel that you need some cheering up, you could
explore this site which provides links to games and videos: https://www.sesamestreet.org/caring
explore this site which also provides links to uplifting cartoons and resources: https://www.leaderinme.org/family-resources/#section18
reach out to your teacher via SLS
call this school hotline: 96644257
If you want to try something new, how about -
Learning a new game?
Learning a new language?
Composing a song?
Creating a comic?
Cooking? (Check out this useful webiste: https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/54/recipes)
Making an upcycling project? (Check out sites like this: https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/crafts-for-kids/ )
Have a printer? check out cool games to print out here:
Exercising at home?
(Check out these 'Sit Less, Move More' workouts : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw_CrLrIHQhXK4N3VuGhtg6lWoUB6q1Lg
and Disney Family Workouts at https://family.disney.com/articles/disney-workouts/
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” - Dr. Seuss
Download and print this diary that will help you capture your thoughts and feelings throughout this period. Find opportunities to share your reflections with your family, your teachers or your friends!