Inspired Learning Free Online Resources
BBC Resources
BBC Teach - Primary Teaching Resources - Classroom resources for teqaching pupils at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
BBC Bite Size at https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/this-terms-topics
Cornerstones - Free children's books for download
Cornerstones are offering 45 free to download books aimed at children between 3 and 6 to help parents during the Covid-19 crisis. Please see the link below.
North Lincolnshire Museum – Dudleys Takeaway
https://bit.ly/33yWu64
This group exists as a positive space for the community to gather online to share their creativity. In this group we have been sharing our usual Dudley Discovers weekend craft activities. We have also been posting articles and activities relating to our heritage collection that people can get involved in and learn more about their local area.
20-21 Visual Arts Centre ARTivities
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2021ARTivities/
20-21 Visual Arts Centre ARTivities offers an online version of the free ARTivity table in our art gallery in Scunthorpe. We'll be sharing lots of suggested crafts to have a go at, art challenges of all sorts, and opportunities to share what you're making. We won't be forgetting our under 5's either, with regular activities and makes for preschoolers.
20-21 Visual Arts Community Art Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2021CommunityArt/
20-21 Visual Arts Community Art Group is an online gathering place for anyone who enjoys art. You don't need to be an expert, we welcome everyone who wants to be involved. We'll be sharing our art and crafts with each other, discussing our favourite art, maybe having a go at something new, including lots of fun art challenges and offering each other positive encouragement to get creative.
Performing Arts Community Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/213506489712547/?source_id=1491435387772603
The Performing Arts Community Group is an online gathering place for anyone who enjoys performing arts including Music, Drama, Dance, Singing, Poetry or Spoken Word. You don't need to be an expert, we welcome everyone who wants to be involved and join in. We will be sharing anything performing arts based including videos, tutorials, and anything to keep a positive vibe across the community.
Sooper Books is a trusted online library for 4-12 year olds bringing award-winning children's stories to schools and families across the UK at the touch of a button. Our service is currently being used by thousands of Families, Schools and Councils across the UK.
Cooking
- Change 4 life smart recipes (app)
- Good to know recipes- Meals for £1 a head
- www.goodtoknow.co.uk/food/recipe-collections/cheap-family-meals-33813
- Easy dinner ideas https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/recipes/dinner
- CeCe’s cakes – Facebook page - daily recipe posted to make with your children. (Local) Day one was Nutella pinwheels.
- This morning website has lots of articles that may be helpful such as: How to talk to your children about the Coronavirus.
Mindfulness/ Anxiety
- Mindfulness Coach (App) for parents.
- Creative Therapy for children and young people – Facebook page - Yoga routine for children posted. (Local)
- Smiling Mind (App)- This one is really good parents can select the option to do it for themselves and to do it with your children- They also have different programmes and have put one on called thrive inside for coping with the isolation
- Ninja Focus: Mindfulness and sleep for kids (App) For parents and children to do together.
- Mind https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-yourwellbeing/#collapse35f29 This one is really good, has so many links to go to for relaxation, depression, anxiety, physical health.... you name it, it is on there!!!!! It also links to the NHS site for advice for those parents who are worrying.
Keeping healthy
- Action for Happiness: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/
- Change 4 life: Indoor activities for kids https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities/indoor-activities
North Lincolnshire SureStart
Throughout this scary and worrying time the North Lincolnshire SureStart Children’s Centre staff are available to help and give advice or to point you in the direction of someone who can help you – do not hesitate to contact them via email on surestartchildrenscentre@northlincs.gov.uk or telephone on 07717588290.
SureStart Children's Centre Newsletter - click to view the SureStart Children's Newsletter for April 2020 in full.