English
The Literacy Company have created a set of free resources to engage children in literacy activities when working at home. These are available to download below, and on each year group page.
Oxford Owl will be offering a range of free support so that children can continue their Read Write Inc. learning journey away from the classroom during these uncertain times. This will include a ‘phonics spine’ of 72 free eBooks matched to Read Write Inc. levels, along with 62 Speed Sounds practice sheets, 28 Ditty practice sheets, parent information booklets and 8 Speedy Green Words slideshows. These free resources will all be added to the Read Write Inc. page on Oxford Owl for Home over the coming weeks.
Read Write Inc are also producing daily phonics lessons. These will be available on their YouTube channel.
The Literacy Shed offer free resources using film clips to inspire writing.
Further English resources are available on each year group page.
English
Writing Opportunities
Spelling and Phonics
Audible
Website: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: all children’s audiobooks are available for free while schools are closed.
Registration: not required
Authorfy
Website: https://authorfy.com
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: access to masterclasses on texts from a range of authors, including videos from the authors and activities linked to novels.
Registration: is required
Classroom Secrets
Website: https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/free-home-learning-packs/
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: downloadable resource packs which cover a range of subjects, including reading and writing.
Registration: not required
Elevenses with David Walliams
Website: https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
Key stages: KS2
Description: one free audio book reading is available to listen to every day.
Registration: not required
Literacy Shed
Website: https://www.literacyshedplus.com/en-gb/browse/free-resources/key-stage-2-activity-packs
Key stages: key stage 1 and key stage 2
Description: downloadable resource packs with tasks based on video clips on YouTube.
Registration: not required
Pobble 365
Website: https://www.pobble365.com/
Key stages: key stage 1 and key stage 2
Description: a new image is published each day as a basis for creative writing. Story starters, questions and drawing ideas are provided.
Registration: not required
The Children’s Poetry Archive
Website: https://childrens.poetryarchive.org/
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: an archive of spoken poetry recordings. Children can listen to poems read out loud.
Registration: not required
The Power of Pictures
Website: https://clpe.org.uk/powerofpictures/authors-and-illustrators
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: short films of writers and illustrators so that teachers and pupils can learn more about each author, their books and their illustration and writing processes.
Registration: not required
The Literacy Trust
Website: https://literacytrust.org.uk/family-zone/
Key stages: early years foundation stage to key stage 2
Description: Simple activities to engage your children at home, while also benefiting their reading, writing and language development.
Registration: not required