Beginners' Guide to Using a Compass.
A step by step guide on how to use a compass with an Ordnance Survey map.
The History Association
Download lesson plans and resources for primary history and literacy at KS1 and KS2 from the Nuffield Foundation. They include the resources you need and examples of the children's work as well.
Learning Letters and Words through Play Activities
Help your child to learn letters and words through play activities with this guide for parents by Topmarks.
Temperature
Learn to read a thermometer. Useful for getting to grips with reading lots of different scales. Also work out the difference in temperature between two thermometers.
Ssssssnake Hotel
A great blog with lots of fabulous teaching ideas for reading/writing/performing poetry.
Short Vowel Word Machines
Can you read the three letter (CVC) words on these animated word machines?
Jack and the Beanstalk
Listen to or read the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Excellent animation.
Filled to Capacity
Compare the volume of different liquids and find the difference by reading the scales on the cylinders.
Phonics Songs
Catchy animated phonics songs for both revising and teaching letter-sounds from Teaching Your Monster to Read.
Learning Numbers Through Play
Help your child learn numbers through play activities with this guide for parents by Topmarks.
