Recycle Now
A great site packed with information, ideas and resources to encourage us to recycle. It has facts about how different materials are recycled including videos and animations. The text is hard for Key Stage 1 but the videos and teaching ideas are useful.
Flip Counter
A brilliant counting tool which displays numbers up to 99.999. It is excellent for demonstrating 1 more or less, 10 more or less or 100 more or less. It is also useful as a place value tool and there is an optional decimal point.
Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo
An abridgement by the BBC of Michael Morpurgo's moving story about a soldier called Thomas "Tommo" Peaceful, who is looking back on his life from the trenches of World War 1. It underlines the senselessness of war.
Dance Mat Typing
Dance Mat Typing is an excellent introduction to touch typing course for children aged 7 - 11 years of age. It is fun and you can build up your skills gradually.
Make a Snake Mobile
We show you how to make a simple snake mobile. This activity fits in well with a Chinese New Year topic as the snake is one of the zodiac animals.
The Minibeast Discovery Pack
A super activity booklet for 5 to 12 year olds to introduce children to the world of invertebrates (minibeasts). It includes teachers' notes and worksheets.
Family Lives Parenting Videos
Brilliant! A YouTube channel for parents of 5 - 19 year olds that is packed with videos with advice on raising children. Topics relate to learning, well-being and behaviour.
Life on Board the Mary Rose
The fascinating story of the Mary Rose spans almost 500 years. Here you can find out about life on board the ship.
Jessie and Friends
Jessie and Friends is a series of three animations which aims to give 4-7 year olds knowledge, skills and confidence to help them respond safely to risks they may encounter online.
Science Fix
There are lots of primary science experiment ideas to try at school or in early years settings. They include useful background science information.
