The Meaning of Christingle
Discover the origins of Christingles, the symbolism behind them and how to make your own Christingle.
A Beginner's Guide to the Anglican Church
Although this site is from New Zealand it explains what goes on inside an Anglican Church and what Christians believe.
The Victorian Period
Basic information about daily life in Victorian England and Wales. The site has outline details of Victorian personalities such as Queen Victoria, George Stephenson, Gladstone and Disraeli.
Letter Formation
This site has excellent animations which provide a good model for learners starting to write letters. They indicate the starting points and proper strokes required. Works well on an interactive whiteboard.
Crystal Crash
An addictive find fractions of numbers game where you throw the pickaxe at the correct answer. Different levels including find half of up to 20, 40 or 100, find unit fractions of number, or multiples of 1/10 of numbers. Super homework activity.
Finish the Story: Bushfire
Edit the comic book adventure called Bushfire to make the story more interesting. Choose a conclusion for the story and then improve the grammar by looking changing nouns to pronouns, by adding adverbs and choosing saying verbs.
The Reader Teacher
This site features the great reads for children, teachers, schools and parents to choose from.
Anglo-Saxon England and Wales
A very readable site which gives the history of Anglo-Saxon England from the end of Roman Britain to the Norman Conquest. It includes daily life of the Anglo-Saxons, their culture and early Christianity in Britain.
Bookbug Song and Rhyme library
Find new songs and rhymes to share with little ones - including Gaelic.
Tudors Audio Clips
Comic sketches, short dramas and music about the Tudors. Topics include guides to the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth and more.
