Online Resources - Help and Hints

This pack is to help you out with all of the interesting and helpful resources, companies and apps we have found online.

It features so Youtube Channels, Facebook pages and Educational websites which we feel could benefit you and your children. Don’t forget to look at Pinterest too - loads of ideas of there for your to search through.

Most Importantly - search and surf safely.

Educational Websites :

There are many website out there who, during this time, have made their registration free for all parents! Use them, get online and use them as much as you can! Type the companies in in the search bar or on the app store and see what you can find - search and surf safely.

PhonicsPlay - free access to phonics and pre-writing resources Audible - free children's books Twinkl - Free subscription to parents as well as downable teaching packs The Bear can Read

Oxford Owl - free teaching resources for ALL ages.

Cosmic Kids Yoga is exactly what it says on the tin. They uses stories to teach children different yoga moves whilst following a story . She covers many different genre's and is fun for both children and adults to do together! https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

At 9:00 am every morning you can tune into Joe Wicks: The Body Coach and his P.E sessions and join in with thousands of other people for a morning workout. Another one which is great for both children and adults! https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1

There are many other great uses for YouTube such as story times: Story Time Family or Fairy Tales and Stories for Kids have a great range of stories and books with animations for you to enjoy.

We also use a programme called Jolly Phonics to support children with phonics at the setting. Now might be a great time to get on board with phonics and learn along with your children

Facebook :

We know not everyone has Facebook but we are going to give you some ideas we have picked from there as well as some groups which you can follow where parents, teachers, carers and childminders are sharing ideas and tips!

Fun Learning Activities for Kids @FunLearningforKidsBlog

This page provide a range of crafting activities and well as activities which you can do just by using things around the home .

From Cardboard car garages to shadow drawing, this page will help you feel a little more creative where you need it.

Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds - Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers @teaching2and3yearolds

Another page which provides you with a range of ideas to promote your child’s development from the home. From providing you with links to other sites to environmentally friendly bird feeders, this page has a great Pinterest account too!

Learning and Exploring through play Private group Although this page is a private group, it provides parents and carers with great home ideas with resources from around your house. Using cardboard boxes, you can create personal art easels as well as picture puzzles! Take a look and be inventive.

If you know of any pages or groups, or have any great ideas ‌ post them onto our Facebook page to share with our Facebook community!