Leaf
Find out why the leaf is one of the most important parts of a plant.
Playing Shakespeare from the Globe Education
Globe Education offers a collection of free online resources, aimed to support the study of Shakespeare in schools mainly at KS3 but resources could be used at different levels. Free Globe tickets for London schools too!
Pointillism for Kids - Painting with Dots
Help your child to understand the technique of Pointillism. Decorate a bookmark with this simple and effective project.
Peep and the Big Wide World
The animated series Peep and the Big Wide World has games aimed at teaching science and maths to preschoolers.
Helping your Child with Homework
Straightforward guide for parents to help children develop good homework routines by Topmarks.
Florence Nightingale: the lady with the Lamp
This site from the BBC examines whether the romantic image of the Lady with the Lamp was entirely justified.
Why do we remember Florence Nightingale?
Here the National Archives website has produced details about Florence Nightingale based on original photographs and documents. Useful as a teacher reference for lesson ideas.
What are Biomes?
This BBC Bitesize site explaines that biomes are areas of the planet with similar climates, landscapes, animals and plants. It looks at rainforests, deserts, savannah, woodlands, grasslands and tundra.
Smudge's Early Science
Simple, tablet-friendly science games for young children on parts of animals and plants, parts of the body, classifying animals and plants and life cycles.
Elmo at the Farm
Explore the farm, plant and water seeds and round up the baby animals.