HandsOnScotland October 6, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : Other Curriculum Areas, P.S.H.E. , add a commenthttp://www.handsonscotland.co.uk/
HandsOnScotland is an online resource for anybody working with children and young people. The website provides practical information and techniques on how to respond helpfully to children and young people’s troubling behaviour, build up their self-esteem and promote their positive mental wellbeing.
Cartoonito French Resources September 16, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : Languages , add a commenthttp://www.cartoonito.co.uk/french/
This area of pre-school TV channel Cartoonito’s website features a selection of French games, videos and songs. The resources introduce a suitable range of simple vocabularly for younger language learners.
Just Soccer Drills September 8, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : Physical Education , add a commenthttp://www.justsoccerdrills.com/
Bradford teacher David Smith has created this PE web site which contains a large collection of (association) football games and practices. Many of the activities can be adapted for use with other invasion games as well.
RSCPA Education September 5, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : P.S.H.E. , 1 comment so farhttp://www.rspca.org.uk/education
The RSPCA education site has a large collection of lesson plans for both Key Stage 1 and 2. Topics include pets, habitats, lifecycles and local democracy. There’s also some nice interactive resources on the work of the organisation.
Sheppard Software Maths September 4, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : Maths/Numeracy , add a commenthttp://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm
There are some really fun and interesting Flash powered maths games on this US site. Unfortunately, a lot of advertising make it unsuitable for independent use. The site is probably best used for whole class or supervised group work.
Dan & The Magic Musician September 3, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : Music , add a commenthttp://www.danmagic.org
It’s probably verging on propaganda but this site from the Royal College of Organists has quite a fun video that introduces younger children to the pipe organ. It might proves useful if you’re planning on visiting your local church or are going to hear an organ recital.
English Heritage TV September 2, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : History , add a commenthttp://www.english-heritage.org.uk/ehtv
This site, from English Heritage, houses a collection of The History Channel videos, some of which may be useful for primary history lessons, particularly the how-to guides. You will definitely need to watch them through first as some of the videos contain language or information that you would probably not want to discuss with primary students.
Downloading Music May 8, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : ICT, Music , add a commenthttp://www.childnet-int.org/music/
Childnet Internation have produced an updated version of their free guide for teachers and parents that explains the process of downloading music from the Internet and some of the associated legal issues.
Making a Mint May 8, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : Science , add a commenthttp://www.planet-science.com/outthere/mint
Making a Mint is a botany and enterprise project for 7-14 year olds from NESTA’s Future Innovators Team and Planet Science. The competition will see entrants given a free pack of mint seeds and set the challenge of adding as much value to the grown plants as possible. Teams will then sell their minty products whilst recording its activity, including profit and loss, on specially designed balance sheets before the closing date of 6th July. Ideas could range from making and selling mint tea to producing a booklet about 101 uses of mint. With few guidelines, children are being encouraged to be as creative as possible.
At the end of the competition, NESTA will look at the top 50 entries which have made the most money and award a prize to the most creative money-making scheme. Participants will also have the chance to win £1000 for their school in either Amazon or Garden Vouchers.
With the competition designed to educate kids on the science behind growing a plant from seed, as well as teaching them valuable entrepreneurial skills. Packs can be secured by visiting the web address at the top of this post. Youth groups and individual teams can enter.
Super Maths World April 23, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : Maths/Numeracy , 7commentshttp://www.supermathsworld.com/
This is a really fun site which features a large selection of maths questions presented in a “video game” style. Many of the activities could be used with older Key Stage 2 students but teachers would have to direct them to the appropriate areas of the site (as some of the topics aren’t on the primary syllabus).
