Home Learning Help
Summer Activities
Thank you for all of your support over this academic year; the home-school partnership has been more important than ever. We hope you enjoy the holidays and are able to take time to relax and enjoy the break. As it is a long stretch, children may benefit from some activities to keep their brains and bodies active. Taking some time on a rainy day or finding a few minutes here and there will help them get off to a great start in September!
If it’s a maths activity you’re after, look below!
Years 2-6, can practice times tables using TT Rock Stars. A brand new Battle of the Bands starts on 23rd July and runs until 31st August. Log in as your current class – new classes sorted in September.
Learn to tell the time! What time do you get up? What time do you have lunch?
How long does it take to walk to the park? How quickly can you tidy your room?
Can you measure how tall each of your family members are?
How far can you jump? Can you measure the length of your favourite book?
Bake or cook with your family. Can you measure each of the ingredients?
How much would you need if you wanted to double the recipe?
Play your favourite game with your family or friends. It could be a board game or a game of football, it’s up to you! How many points do you have altogether? Who has the most/least points? What’s the difference in score between two players?
Practice dividing and fractions by sharing out different items. It could be some nice summer berries!


Reading
You can still access online reading books at:
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
https://collins.co.uk/pages/big-cat-ebooks
Other Links
We have added links to external websites to help parents find resources to support with home learning, which were correct at the time of adding. You can find these at the bottom of the page! We will continue to add to these. However, we are not responsible for the content of external websites. We would always strongly recommend that children are supervised when accessing the internet and that you continue to discuss online safety with them at home.
There is a lot of support available to keep your child safe online. Below are some useful links to help parents and carers:
- Thinkyouknow (advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online)
- Internet matters (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
- Parent info (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
- LGfL (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
- Net-aware (support for parents and careers from the NSPCC)
Maths
- The Maths FactorCarol Vorderman's maths site with lots of ideas and helpful advice
- Free maths gamesLots of the games on this website are tablet friendly. It also has explanations of areas of maths.
- Calculation practiceThis site is particularly good for mental maths.
- Top Marks MathsActivities covering most areas of the maths curriculum
- Times tables practiceThis is designed to support Y4 children with the multiplication check. However, it is useful practice for all KS2.
- Hit the buttonThis game can be used by children of all ages to practise number bonds or times tables.
English
- Free reading scheme e-books from Oxford OwlReading scheme books including Biff, Chip and Kipper, Project X and a range of non-fiction titles. Includes a tool to help you find the right books for your child.
- Free KS1 reading scheme books from Collins Big CatAccess book-banded e-books and comprehension materials here. Username: parents@harpercollins.co.uk Password: Parents20!
- Cambridgeshire LibrariesLibrary members can access free e-books and audio books here.
- Recommended Reading ListsBooks recommended by year groups
- Words for LifeThe National Literacy Trust's website for parents with informations about literact development
- Videos from Cressida Cowell - children's laureateReadings of How to Train Your Dragon, creativity tips, book recommendations and story writing ideas
- Fun at home with authors and illustratorsLots of children's authors and illustrators are sharing material for free. See a whole timetable of what's available here!
- Spooky Spellings Games to support practising the spelling list for each year group
- Phonics Play - useful for EYFS and Year 1 This is a useful website full of phonics games. Children in Year 1 are familiar with this, you can revise any of the phases 2, 3, 4, & 5. There is a free log in on the home screen. Username: march20 password: home
Science websites
- DK Find outA great website for finding out about animals and wildlife
- Woodland Trust's Nature DetectivesLots of activities around the natural world
Nature Activities
Earthwatch Europe have launched #WildDays, a daily programme of activities to keep kids entertained and in touch with nature. You can find them on Twitter but you can also head over to their new website for more ways to get wild!
wild-days.org
- Science Museum gamesLearn about science through interactive puzzles and activities
- Edinburgh Zoo web camsEnjoy watching the penguins, tigers, koalas and even the pandas when they are awake!
Geography Websites
- Kids' World Travel Guide Information on a range of countries
History Websites
- Primary Homework Help Information on various historical eras
- Horrible Histories Episodes covering a wide range of historical eras - available for those with a TV licence
Music Websites
Activities from the Royal Opera House - lots to explore!
https://learning-platform.roh.org.uk/create-and-learn
- BBC Ten PiecesLots of videos and resources to help children explore classical music
- Concerts from the Berlin PhilharmonicRegister for free by 31 March to stream classical music concerts
Art Websites
The Fitzwilliam Museum – Look Think Do | A brand new set of activities designed as a starting point for looking, talking and doing together. Extra activities and virtual stories for families with under 5s will be shared the first Saturday of every month. Find out more
Doodle Lunch |Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons and join Mo Willems to explore ways of writing and making together.Try here
Noel Fielding’s Art Club |Hosted each day at 3pm on Twitter, Noel picks a theme for anyone who wants to take part, remember to include #artclub and @noelfielding11. Find out more
Access Art – Sketchbooks! |“Sketchbooks!” is a short online course full of resources, created for all ages and abilities to do at home. Find out more and start this free course today
Tate Kids |Games, tutorials, quizzes and the opportunity to have your children's artwork displayed in their virtual gallery. Take a look
- Drawing with Sarah McIntyreDrawing lessons from the popular author/illustrator of Grumpycorn, Cakes in Space, etc.
Religious Education Websites
- RE:StartExplore RE resources about Christianity. Find out about a character or story from the Bible or take a virtual tour of a church.
- World ReligionsA project suitable for KS2 children. Find out about the special symbols, books and artefacts of the major world religions in order to design a Multi-Faith and Belief Room. (It doesn't have to be for an airport!)
- NATREActivities for Years 1 and 2 from the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education
- NATREActivities for Years 3,4,5 and 6 from the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education
PE
- PE with Joe WicksDaily work out streamed at 9am
General Educational Websites
- The School RunWebsite covering English, Maths and Science with helpful definitions and advice on teaching different areas
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- Home Learning IdeasIdeas for a variety of subjects collated by the Cambridgeshire Local Authority's education advisers
- Home learning resources from Alex QuigleyAlex Quigley is part of the research school network and has delivered training to our teachers. He also has two primary aged children, who are now learning at home with him. He is sharing resources to support home learning on his website.
- Moving on up booklets English and Maths booklets and activities from education advisers. EYFS to Y6