Learning Links
The tables below are full of useful websites to support Home Learning. They have been arranged into different curriculum areas to ease navigation and the logos are links to external websites that open in a separate window.
While all such links have been checked, Overton CE Primary accepts no responsibility for the content of external websites, or for any ongoing links that they may offer. Please make sure that you always check the websites before your child to ensure that the content is age appropriate.
Keeping your children safe online must always be of upmost importance.
Maths
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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. |
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Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age. |
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A collection of great educational resources |
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Good practice sheets for times table fluency |
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Free Maths ideas/games if you sign up for a parent account. |
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The White Rose Maths Team has prepared a series of five maths lessons for each year group from Year 1-8 |
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A website to practice your times tables - Password required |
Writing, Reading and Phonics
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Schoolreadinglist.co.uk recommends new and classic children's books to teachers, parents, librarians, home educators and schools in the UK and worldwide. A possible reading list for each year group has been linked below. Click on a year group to visit schoolreadinglist.co.uk's web page for that year group, where you will find a short description and picture of each book. Click on this link to find out about School Reading List's experience, expertise and team of reviewers and editors. Disclaimer: This booklist is provided for informational purposes only and is intended to assist parents and children in selecting books for reading. Overton School makes no warranties or guarantees regarding the suitability of any book on this list for any particular child or reader. The list contains a variety of genres and viewpoints and parents should be aware of the content of the books. School Reading List are dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusivity and accessibility in children’s and young adult literature, ensuring that their recommendations reflect a wide variety of cultures, lived experiences, and minority perspectives in the UK. Parents are encouraged to review the books on this list and to determine whether they are appropriate for their child. Overton School is not responsible for any issues that may arise from the use of any book on this list. Reception reading list for children aged 4-5 Year 1 reading list for children aged 5-6 Year 2 reading list for children aged 6-7 Year 3 reading list for children aged 7-8 Year 4 reading list for children aged 8-9 |
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Overton CE follows the All Aboard Phonics scheme from Year R to the end of Year 1. Some children may have additional teaching and support beyond Year 1 with their phonics. Below are useful videos to help you understand more about phonics: An introduction to Phonics for Parents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuPWGSzbbbc Understanding Phonics "Jargon" and definitions https://resources.allaboardlearning.com/training/phonics-jargon/ How to say/voice the "pure" sounds https://resources.allaboardlearning.com/training/phoneme-voicing-videos/ If you have any questions about your child and phonics, talk to the class teacher for advice and support.
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Resources for English language learning |
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Lots of free resources for Primary age |
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Phonics Play |
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Follow the link below to find a range of books for all ages – it is American, so K = Yr R but the other “grade” are approximately the same as our year groups 1-6. There are games on this site too |
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The Book Trust provides free books to listen to online as well as games. If you scroll to the bottom of the Hometime page that the link below takes you to, there are also books to read along with – mute the sound and your child can read it themselves, or listen and join in as well as activities, quizzes and follow along drawings with illustrators. |
Cross Curriculum (including English and Maths)
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Oak National Academy offers pupils online lessons and resources. Backed by the government, it is a free, optional, resource for any school that wants to use online learning to complement classroom learning. It’s easy to use, with no logins and it works on any device. |
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All sorts of engaging educational videos (some videos may not be suitable for younger children) |
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Wide range of cool educational videos |
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Daily Lessons are available all summer! Although lessons end for the term on 24 July, you can still use them throughout the holidays. |
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You Tube videos on many subjects (some videos may not be suitable for younger children) |
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As above for a younger audience |
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Educational online games |
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Activities and quizzes |
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This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures. |
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Colourful engaging website with slide-type power points, quizzes and paper based activities |
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Free Maths ideas/games if you sign up for a parent account. |
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Classroom Secrets have also compiled packs of activities for children of all primary ages. |
Computing
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Learn computer programming skills - fun and free |
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Creative computer programming |
Geography / Science
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Activities and quizzes for kids |
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Free science lessons |
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A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location! |
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Geography gaming! |
Arts & Crafts
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Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest |
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Easy arts and crafts for little ones |
Languages
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Learn languages for free. Web or app. |
EYFS
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Listening activities for the younger ones. |
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Teach Your Monster to Read is an award-winning series of games that’s helped millions of children learn to read. Play for free on our website or download the app. |
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Reading Oxford Owl online |
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Audio Books |
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You can also play online games with your child |
