Links to Useful Websites
Maths
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DoodleMaths Access DoodleMaths at home to boost your stars to reach your weekly target.
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TT Rockstars Use TT Rockstars at home to improve your fluency with the times tables. Score in 'Studio' ten times to get on the School Leaderboard - What's your Rock Star Status?
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Top Marks Maths Use the tabs at the top to select the age group of your child
Phonics, reading and listening activities
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Bug Club Reading Club Bug Club is a whole-school reading programme that brilliantly combines an online reading world with fantastic print books, and assessment tools. Every child at Harefield has a personal login to access their individual account. If you are concerned the allocated books are too easy or too hard for your child, then discuss with your child’s class teacher.
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KS1 phonics games Here is a link to a really good phonics games web page, for your children to play at home!
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Top Marks English Use the tabs at the top to select the age group of your child
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CBeebies radio Listening activities for younger children
Reference
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Dictionary.com Online dictionary and thesaurus
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DK Find Out! Dorling Kindersley online encyclopedia for children
General
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National Geographic Kids "Discover some of the coolest facts for kids from around our planet. From animals and geography to science, nature and history, there are so many amazing facts for kids just waiting to be discovered by young explorers like you! Uncover curious creatures from both land and sea, ancient mysteries and civilisations, incredible destinations and natural wonders – prepare to be wowed by our wonderful world."
Physical exercise
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Get Set 4 PE This site will give daily physical activities for children to undertake
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BBC Super Movers Fun curriculum linked resources to get your children moving while they learn
Staying Safe Online
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Kiddle - Safe Search Engine for children Kiddle.co is self-described as a “safe visual search engine for kids” that was created by Google. Basically, Kiddle functions similarly to Google and presents the same relevant content and resources. However, it has a safe search filter that enables parents and educators to feel confident that kids won’t be exposed to inappropriate content. What makes Kiddle unique is that it’s highly visual, so kids can easily navigate the search results. Another unique feature is that if a child searches an inappropriate search term, an error page will pop up and not allow them to view the content.
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YouTube Kids YouTube Kids was created to give children a more contained environment that makes it simpler and more fun for them to explore on their own, and easier for parents and caregivers to guide their journey as they discover new and exciting interests along the way.
Thinkuknow is the education programme of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) aimed at young people, and encourages safer Internet use. It is based around three key themes:
- How to have fun
- How to stay in control (or how to take control)
- How to report a problem