My Online Reading June 4, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : English/Literacy , add a commenthttp://www.myonlinereading.com/
This Australian website contains a collection of simple illustrated stories and texts designed for students with reading ages ranging from four to seven. It has been developed to improve reading fluency and confidence and, although the stories are very simple, younger students should enjoy them.
Doorway Online February 8, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : English/Literacy, Maths/Numeracy , add a commenthttp://www.doorwayonline.org.uk/
Doorway Online is a suite of free learning activities provided by the Scottish Borders Council. Designed for independent use, each exercise has range of accessibility and difficulty options. Topics covered include time, money, counting to 10, first words and first sounds.
Digital Adwise January 20, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : English/Literacy , add a commenthttp://www.digitaladwise.mediasmart.org.uk/
Digital Adwise, from Media Smart, has been designed to help teach KS1 and KS2 students about marketing communications. The interactive online lessons can be used by individuals or small groups on classroom computers. The lessons aim to help children to identify and understand the commercial purpose behind online marketing techniques such as viral marketing, the use of social marketing sites and online games.
Mr Thorne Does Phonics January 15, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : English/Literacy , add a commenthttp://www.youtube.com/breakthruchris
UK Primary teacher Chris Thorne has created this great You Tube channel full of phonics videos to support teachers, pupils and (mainly) parents who are reading with their children at home.
Primary Projects (Diaries) September 28, 2009
Posted by Gareth in : English/Literacy, ICT , add a commenthttp://primaryprojects.co.uk/
This site, with resources and activities suitable for use with year 5 & 6 pupils, has been created by teacher Lara Jeffries. It explores the theme of “diaries” through engaging activities looking at several different texts. It features some good suggestions on how blogging can be used to enhance and demonstrate the understanding of texts and provides some useful links for those wanting to set up their own blogs.
Questionaut April 1, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : English/Literacy, Maths/Numeracy, Science , add a commenthttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/games/questionaut/
Questionaut is a new game (on the BBC website) that helps KS2 pupils revise areas of English, Maths and Science. Click the link above for a magical journey where students need to click and explore each wonderfully illustrated level to trigger each set of questions.
(Source: BBC Schools Newsletter)
CBBC Me and My Movie February 1, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : English/Literacy, ICT , add a commentFrom the latest BBC Schools Newsletter…
CBBC me and my movie is a unique film-making initiative inspiring and enabling children to make movies and tell their own stories. The website provides fun, interactive film-making tutorials and a safe space where children can upload, share and rate each other’s films including the winning films of the first me and my movie award, in association with BAFTA.
The free me and my movie film-maker’s pack for children is also available to download from the site in the How To section.
Coming soon – a free Teacher’s downloadable pack plus details of me and my movie activity in 2008.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/meandmymovie
Looks interesting.
Fiery Ideas Freebies December 13, 2007
Posted by Gareth in : English/Literacy, Various Subjects , add a commenthttp://www.fieryideas.com/freebies.php
Primary software developer Fiery Ideas have a great collection of free downloads available on their website.
There are some really useful whole class utilities such as a timer, tablepoints total keeper, peer assessment “chillimeter”, customisable dice and a noiseometer!
There are even two seasonal ”Advent Quiz” activities (one for KS1, one for KS2).
Note: Some downloads require (free) registration to access.
Storynory December 10, 2007
Posted by Gareth in : English/Literacy, Fun (Student) , add a commenthttp://storynory.com/
Storynory produce free audio tales for children. You can listen to the stories on the Storynory website, transfer them to your MP3 player or even subscribe to their podcast feed so a new story arrives automatically on your computer each week.
There are over 75 stories on the website including classic fairy tales, greek myths and adventures staring Storynory’s own Prince Bertie the Frog. Teachers might also find the Christmas stories particularly useful at this time of year.
LearnEnglish Kids November 29, 2007
Posted by Gareth in : English/Literacy , add a commenthttp://www.britishcouncil.org/kids.htm
There are songs, stories (including animated fairy tales) on this great site from the British Council for young English learners.
