Primary Resources for Wellbeing and Self Help
As we welcome children back to school we know there's a lot of big feelings and emotions going on. While many children will be happy and excited about going back to school and very ready for the next challenge, there will be some who are feeling anxious or who are worried about having fallen behind or having 'gaps' in their learning. The first thing to do is to talk to the child's class teacher who will want to reassure them and help put their minds at rest. They might suggest something that will help calm the child's nerves and might suggest an activity they can do to help with their learning.
In general, we would expect that those nerves related to returning to school should dissipate quite quickly once the child is back in the routine of the school day. If they do not, please do keep in touch with the class teacher - via the school office where that is the school's policy - and with school leaders, they will want to help.
In addition to the help the class teacher would offer here are some useful web links to help with managing mental health and wellbeing and help with home studies.
In general, we would expect that those nerves related to returning to school should dissipate quite quickly once the child is back in the routine of the school day. If they do not, please do keep in touch with the class teacher - via the school office where that is the school's policy - and with school leaders, they will want to help.
In addition to the help the class teacher would offer here are some useful web links to help with managing mental health and wellbeing and help with home studies.
Help with Feelings and Emotions
If something is worrying you or you have questions you want answered, Childline is there to help. They have lots of information on their website and if you need to talk to someone you can do it online or on the phone. You can get info and advice here Info and advice | Childline or if you would like to talk to someone you can do here 1-2-1 counsellor chat | Childline. Their phone number is 0800 1111
Yoga is a really good way to unwind and relax. Cosmic Kids provide themed yoga workouts for young people to follow.
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga/videos
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga/videos
Partnership for Children have produced resources for reducing anxieties and supporting 5-9 year olds both during and after lockdown. They are designed to be completed by parents with their children. Resources to boost your child's wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic - Partnership for Children (partnershipforchildren.org.uk)
The Schoolrun have produced a list of apps which may support young people with their wellbeing. You can find the list here Best wellbeing apps for kids | TheSchoolRun
Help with your Learning
Mathematics
Carol Vorderman has produced a website for primary students for them to practice their mathematics. Although you need to pay for it there is a 21 day free trial The Maths Factor : Homepage - make Carol Vorderman your child's online maths tutor
Carol Vorderman has produced a website for primary students for them to practice their mathematics. Although you need to pay for it there is a 21 day free trial The Maths Factor : Homepage - make Carol Vorderman your child's online maths tutor
The Kahn Academy have produced lesson resources and courses for learners of all ages. Students could follow one of them to supplement their learning. Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice
Lots of mathematics puzzles that you could use to practice mathematics. Primary Students (maths.org)
General
BBC Bitesize contains several revision sessions as well as lesson content to support students. This is appropriate for students of all ages at primary.Primary Homework Help | Online Games For Kids - BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize contains several revision sessions as well as lesson content to support students. This is appropriate for students of all ages at primary.Primary Homework Help | Online Games For Kids - BBC Bitesize
Young Minds provide a lot of information for both parents and young people about mental health concerns YoungMinds - children and young people's mental health charity
If there's something you learned about in your remote learning that you'd like to look at again, Oak National Academy's lesson are still available on their website and very easy to search using tags and keywords. Oak National Academy Online Classroom (thenational.academy)
Lots of mathematics puzzles that you could use to practice mathematics. Primary Students (maths.org)
English
Teach Your Monster to Read is a program which teaches your child the basic phonics sounds and rewards them by allowing them to build their own monster! www.teachyourmonstertoread.com
Teach Your Monster to Read is a program which teaches your child the basic phonics sounds and rewards them by allowing them to build their own monster! www.teachyourmonstertoread.com
History
There are a range of videos looking at various topics from the primary history curriculum. History Primary Resources | National Geographic Kids (natgeokids.com)
There are a range of videos looking at various topics from the primary history curriculum. History Primary Resources | National Geographic Kids (natgeokids.com)
Subscriptions
Most schools have subscriptions to apps such as Times Tables Rockstars, Numbot, Bug Club, Mathletics and similar. Don't forget to use those to keep up regular practice of basic maths and reading skills. A little every day will always be more effective than a big session once or twice a week. If you've lost track of these subscriptions or forgotten passwords the schools will be very happy to help.
Most schools have subscriptions to apps such as Times Tables Rockstars, Numbot, Bug Club, Mathletics and similar. Don't forget to use those to keep up regular practice of basic maths and reading skills. A little every day will always be more effective than a big session once or twice a week. If you've lost track of these subscriptions or forgotten passwords the schools will be very happy to help.
