Many children are now spending large amounts of time at home, and parents are searching for useful educational and recreational resources. These are the ones that we have found so far – please share any that we have missed by emailing info@sct.london and we will share them here.
Everything here is FREE, at least for the basic access. There may be paid options or elements available as well optionally.
Physical Education with Joe Wicks – Youtube
Daily PE sessions -aimed at children, but good for all! Half an hour long and posted daily. Very popular!
Daily dance lesson at 11:30am with Oti Mabuse (of Strictly Come Dancing fame)
Streamed live over Facebook, Instagram, Youtube.
Story time with David Walliams – one of his stories per day
Also other free resources linked to his books
Maths with Carol Vorderman – 4-12yr olds.
Music with Mylene Klass – Youtube
University College London – list of educational resources
This is a long and really useful list, with resources for primary, secondary, and even includes some great resources around helping to explain the Coronavirus to children in various age-appropriate ways.
Rethinking Ed
List of educational activities for years 1-6 (primary School), designed to be done at home with minimal equipment required.
Twinkl – educational resources through primary and secondary school age
Free account with code PARENTSTWINKLHELPS
The Happy Paper
Free online version of this regular paper highlighting good news stories. Special edition for children and parents, with activities included.
Little Angel Puppet Theatre Youtube page
Stories, making at home, and other videos coming soon.
Audible Audio books
Range of children’s books now free, for as long as the Schools are closed.
Rosetta Stone
This popular language learning website is offering 3 months free access for children. Usual value of £50.
Royal Opera House
Selection of short operas and other performances streamed for free online, with many suitable for children & young people.
Fender Play
Three months free access to online guitar lessons through their portal. 100,000 codes available.
Safe Search Kids
Child-safe search engine, powered by Google.